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Polo Mk5

Adjusting selector lever cable
Adjusting selector lever cable
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  W00-0427
The selector lever cable must be adjusted if
t  The selector lever cable has been removed from the gearbox.
t  The engine and/or gearbox has been removed and installed.
t  The cable itself or the selector mechanism has been removed and installed.
t  The position of the engine and gearbox is shifted, for example to install it free of tension.
Adjusting
–  Move selector lever to „P“ position.
  N01-0453
–  Loosen bolt -2- for cable -1-.
–  Gently push knob of selector lever forwards and backwards but under no circumstances must you shift out of „P“.
In this way the → inner cable of the Bowden cable finds it optimal position.
–  Move selector shaft lever -3- on gearbox to position „P“. To do this, push lever opposite to driving direction to rear stop.
  Note
Raise vehicle, to be sure that the gearbox is in „P“ (parking lock engaged). It should not be possible to turn both front wheels together in the same direction.
–  Tighten bolt -2- to 15 Nm.
  A37-0578

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