Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power transmission | 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E | Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. | 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 in vehicle to „P“ position.

Shift lever on gearbox to position „P“.

Lever on gearbox must be pressed »all the way back«.

–	Pull lever forwards to check.

–	Then push lever »backwards«.

„P“ is in second detent.

Note

t	Raise vehicle, to be sure that the gearbox is actually in „P“ (parking lock engaged). It should not be possible to turn both front wheels together in the same direction.

t	Gearbox is also in „P“ if vehicle cannot be pushed although its wheels are free to turn.

–	Install cable with loosened adjusting screw -arrow- and new securing clips -A- and -B-.

–	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 to 13 Nm.

This completes the adjustment.

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