Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power transmission | 6-speed automatic gearbox 09G | Automatic gearbox, control, assembly, housing | Selector mechanism up to 02.2009

Adjusting selector lever cable

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

The selector lever cable must always be adjusted whenever

t	The selector lever cable has been removed from the gearbox.

t	The engine and/or gearbox has been removed and installed.

t	Parts of the assembly mounting have 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.

Adjuster screw -2- must be »loosened«.

–	Set selector shaft lever -3- to „P“ on gearbox (push lever backwards).

WARNING

Be sure that the parking lock is engaged.

–	To do this, turn both front wheels simultaneously »under the car« in the same direction until the parking lock can be head to engage.

l	The parking lock is engaged when both front wheels cannot be turned in the same direction at the same time.

–	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.

–	Tighten adjusting screw -arrow- to 13 Nm.

–	Tighten bolt -2- to 15 Nm.

This completes the adjustment.

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