Shift Cable: Adjustments

Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Selector lever cable must always be adjusted if:

• Selector lever cable was removed from transmission.

• Engine and/or transmission were removed and installed.

• Parts of subframe mount were removed and installed.

• Cable or shift mechanism were removed and installed.

• Engine/transmission positions were changed, e.g. installed free of tension.

Adjusting

- Place selector lever in position "P".

- Install cable with loosened adjustment screw - arrow - and new lock washers - A - and - B -.





- Push lever on transmission back - arrow -. Bring transmission into position "P".





• Raise vehicle to ensure that transmission is in "P" (parking lock is engaged). Both front wheels must not be able to be turned together in one direction.

- Tap lightly on selector lever handle toward front and rear, however do not shift out of "P" under any circumstances.

Thus, optimal position of inner cable is found.

- Tighten adjustment screw - arrow - to 13 Nm.





This ends the adjustment.