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Selector Lever Cable, Basic Setting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Socket and key (T40031)

Work Procedure

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

- Place the selector lever in the "D" position.

Before performing the basic setting, make sure that the clamping screw is tightened. It is accessible through the hole in the shift mechanism in the "D" position using the socket and key ( T40031).





- Tighten the clamping screw in this position using the socket and key (T40031) (13 Nm).

- Place the selector lever in the "P" position.

- Loosen the quick release screws - 2 - and - 3 - and remove the rear noise insulation.





- Remove the support bracket for the selector lever cable - 1 -.





Make sure the selector lever is in the "P" position.

- Push the lever for the selector shaft - 2 - at the transmission completely toward the rear until the parking lock engages.

When the parking lock is engaged, it must not be possible to turn both front wheels in one direction at the same time.

- Make sure that selector lever cable has been routed free of kinks and tension.

- Make sure that selector lever cable - 5 - is secured with nuts - 6 - to the support bracket - 4 - (13 Nm).





- Install the support bracket for the selector lever cable tightly to the bracket - 1 -.





- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable Adjusting ] Adjustments.

Tightening Specifications