Shift Cable: Testing and Inspection

Eliminating power transmission symptoms - Reworking pre-selector cable





General information

Symptoms

Reverse gear cannot be engaged.

Causes and remedial action

On 911 Carrera (997) and 911 Carrera S (997) vehicles with manual transmission, a pre-selector cable installed in the gearshift bracket under tensile stress can prevent the gate of reverse gear from being reached. As a result, reverse gear cannot be engaged.

In the event of a complaint, the adjustment pin of the pre-selector cable must be loosened and the pre-selector cable must be readjusted in the gearshift bracket.

If the complaint cannot be remedied after readjustment of the pre-selector cable, the transmission must be replaced.

Tools and materials

Locking bridge 9619/1

Preliminary work

1. Remove shift-lever knob.
2. Remove center console trim.
3. Remove center console cover.
4. Remove center console.

Reworking pre-selector cable

1. Put transmission in neutral (no gear engaged).
2. Push bayonet lock for the pre-selector connection (blue) as far back as it will go and turn to the right until the catch engages.
3. Remove the adjustment pin of the pre-selector cable from the pre-selector connection.

Information
When installing the adjustment pin, only use the modified locking bridge P 9619/1 (green).

4. Locking bridge 9619/1 must be clipped on at the gearshift lever from the right using the retaining lugs.
5. Locking bridge P 9619/1 on the gearshift lever must then be pushed down and engaged in the gearshift bracket.
6. Insert the adjustment pin of the pre-selector cable without tension in the pre-selector connection and press down firmly until the adjustment pin locks with an audible click. -A-





Securing pre-selector cable in gearshift bracket

7. Lock pre-selector connection. Turn blue bayonet lock anti-clockwise and allow to slide over the adjustment pin of the pre-selector cable -1 and 2-.
8. Remove locking bridge.
9. Check if reverse gear can be engaged.

Subsequent work

1. Install center console.
2. Install center console cover.
3. Install center console trim.
4. Install shift-lever knob.