Shifter A/T: Adjustments
Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)
• The selector mechanism and selector lever cable move easily when shifting.
• The selector lever cable boot is undamaged.
Selector lever cable must always be adjusted if:
• The selector lever cable was removed from the transmission.
• The engine and/or transmission were removed and installed.
• Parts of engine/transmission mounts were removed and installed.
• The selector lever cable and the selector mechanism were removed and installed.
• Engine/transmission positions changed, for example, were installed free of tension.
Procedure:
- Move the selector lever into the "P" position.
• The adjustment bolt - 2 - must be loosened.
- Move the selector shaft lever - 3 - on the transmission into the "P" position (push the lever to the rear).
Make sure the parking lock is latched.
• Make sure the transmission is in the "P" position (parking lock is engaged) if raising the vehicle. It must not be possible to turn the front wheels.
- Lightly tap the handle button forward and backward and make sure to keep the handle in the "P" position.
This places the selector lever cable core in its optimal position.
- Tighten the adjustment bolt - 2 - to 13 Nm.