Shift Cable: Adjustments

Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Selector lever cable must be adjusted if:

• Selector lever cable was removed from transmission.

• Engine and/or transmission 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".

- Loosen bolt - 2 - of cable - 1 -.





- Lightly tap button of knob forward and backward and make sure to keep knob in position "P".

Thus, optimal position of inner cable is found.

- Shift lever/shift rod - 3 - at transmission in position " P" (push lever backward).

• To make sure that the transmission is located in "P" (parking lock engaged), lift the vehicle. Both front wheels must not be able to be turned together in one direction.

- Tighten bolt - 2 - to 15 Nm.