Selector Lever Cable, Checking And Adjusting: Checking
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-- Move the selector lever to >>P<<.
-- Loosen the adjusting screw -arrow- on the selector lever cable -1-.
-- Pry the selector lever cable -1- off the selector shaft lever -2- using for example an open end wrench.
-- Move the selector lever from >>P<< to >>S<< and back to >>P<< several times.
- The selector lever and the selector lever cable must have ease of movement at the same time.
-- Install the selector lever cable again.
-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to Adjusting: .
The Selector Lever Cable Must Always Be Adjusted If:
- The selector lever cable was removed from the transmission.
- The engine and (or) transmission were removed and installed.
- Sections of the subframe mount were removed and installed.
- The cable itself or the selector mechanism was removed and installed.
- The engine/transmission position was changed, for example, were installed without tension.