Shift Cable: Adjustments

Transmission cable, adjusting

Special tools:
999 7077 Jimmy bar 999 7077 Jimmy Bar

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Preparatory work
Ignition off.

Removing engine compartment components




Remove the air cleaner housing ACL assembly with the intake pipe. Pull the air cleaner (ACL) housing out of its mountings.

Adjusting the mechanical cable




Remove the ball joint for the outer cable from the side lever. Use jimmy tool 999 7077 Jimmy bar 999 7077 Jimmy Bar.
Release the adjuster on the cable.
Check that the gear selector lever is in neutral.




Press the ball joint for the cable into place on the lever by hand.
Press the adjuster into place so that it is locked on the cable.

Installing engine compartment components




Install the air cleaner (ACL) housing, including all hoses and electrical terminals.