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Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Socket and key (T40031)

Procedure

Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable and Locking Cable Assembly Overview ] Selector Lever Cable and Locking Cable Assembly Overview.

- Remove cover for shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Cover ] Selector Mechanism Cover.

- Place selector lever in position "S".

- Loosen rear clamping screw on selector lever cable through the hole in shift mechanism approximately one turn using socket and key (T40031).





Loosen clamping screw only 1 turn but do not remove it.

Clamping screw is only accessible in selector lever position " S".

The selector lever must remain in position "S" with clamping bolt loosened, otherwise the setting is not correct.

- Carefully move selector lever forwards and backwards slightly without shifting to a different selector lever position.

- Pull selector lever completely toward rear once more until it stops in position "S" and release selector lever.

Do not touch selector lever during the adjustment.

- In this position, tighten the clamping screw with the socket and key (T40031).

- Install selector mechanism cover.

- Check shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism, Checking ] Procedures.

Using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 A), the position of Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch (F125) can be compared to position on selector lever via On Board Diagnostic (OBD), 02 - Automatic Transmission, 08 - Read measured value block, display group 4 in display field - 3 -.





If shift mechanism does not function properly after adjusting selector lever cable:

- Bring selector lever cable into basic setting. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Basic Setting ] Selector Lever Cable, Bringing Into Basic Setting.