Selector Lever Cable, Checking

Selector Lever Cable, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)

Checking

- Disconnect intake hose - 1 - and connector - 2 - from Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.





- Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.

- Remove air filter completely.

- Place selector lever in position "P".

- Remove locking washer - 1 -.





- Press off selector lever cable - 3 - from lever/selector shaft and set it on top.

- Do not loosen bolt - 2 -.

- Set down selector lever cable so that the end can move freely.

• Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.

- Shift selector lever from "P" to "S".

- Check protective sleeve on selector lever cable for damage on selector mechanism at front, replace cable if necessary.

- Place selector lever in position "P".

• Shift mechanism and selector lever cable must have freedom of movement when shifting, if necessary, replace selector lever cable (=> [ Selector Lever Cable ] Removal and Replacement) or service shift mechanism.

Do not grease ball socket of selector lever cable and lever/selector shaft.

- Carefully press selector lever cable - 3 - on to lever/selector shaft.





- Insert and engage locking washer - 1 -.

- Install complete air filter housing.