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Installing multi-functional switch

Fig 1: Connecting multi-functional switch
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NOTE:
  • When connecting the multi-functional switch to the selector lever, the multi-functional switch must not be tilted or pushed with force onto the selector lever. Otherwise there is a risk of damaging the switch contact. 

1. Connect multi-functional switch to the selector shaft. The flattened area of the switch splines -1-  must be covered with the flattened side of the selector shaft splines. -2-  . See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Aligning multi-functional switch
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2. Connect multi-functional switch to transmission housing. To do this, turn the multi-functional switch until the dowel pin -3-  on the transmission housing is covered by the fitted bore -4-  on the housing of the multi-functional switch. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Fastening screws of multi-functional switch
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3. Screw in fastening screws between multi-functional switch and transmission.

Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Fastening screws Fastening screws between multi-functional switch and transmission Tightening torque 8 (6 ftlb.) Nm    
Fig 4: Connector
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4. Connect the plug connection for the multi-function switch.

Fig 5: Transmission support
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5. Screw in fastening screws between the body and the hydraulic mount -arrows-  . See Fig 5.

- Transmission support

- Hydraulic mount

- Fastening nut (never loosen)

Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Hydraulic mount Fastening screws between hydraulic mount and body Tightening torque 33 (24 ftlb.) Nm    
Fig 6: Transmission jack screws
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6. Screw in fastening screws between the transmission and the transmission support.

Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Transmission support Fastening screws between transmission support and transmission Tightening torque 65 (48 ftlb.) Nm    

7. Remove transmission jack.

Fig 7: Selector cable
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8. Engage selector cable in support bracket and push onto ball journals.