INTERLOCK CABLE
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Move selector lever (1) to "P" position (front stop of shifting gate.) (Scheme 314)
Loosen screw (4). It must be possible to move cable (2) slightly in holder (3).
Move ignition key to "zero" position and remove.
Press interlock locking pawl (5) downward as far as it will go. Tighten screw (4).
Scheme 314
To check interlock adjustment
- Turn ignition key to "ignition" position and then "0" position.
- Interlock locking pawl (1) must rest (3) on shift tower (2). (Scheme 315)
- If necessary, adjust interlock cable again.
Scheme 315
SHIFT LEVER
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Removal & Installation
Remove complete exhaust system. See EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remove heat shield.
Remove transmission crossmember. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION or 2004-05 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION article.
Unfasten bolts and remove clamp (1). Lower transmission. Ensure engine does not rest against bulkhead as there is a risk of damage. (Scheme 316)
Scheme 316
Detach knob with a firm tug. (Scheme 317) Do not turn knob when detaching as this will shear off the turning lock in the knob. During installation, fit knob on selector lever, align and press on until it snaps noticeably into place.
Scheme 317
Press installation frame of rubber gaiter (1) together a little and remove rubber gaiter (1) from center console. (Scheme 318)
Scheme 318
During installation, feed rubber gaiter (1) downward and fit on selector lever (2). Pull rubber gaiter (1) over selector lever and insert in center console. (Scheme 319)
Scheme 319
During installation, push rubber gaiter (1) down until groove (2) is fully exposed. (Scheme 320)
Scheme 320
Remove soundproofing (1). (Scheme 321)
Scheme 321
Lever out fixture (1) in direction of arrow. Remove shims (3). Pull selector rod (2) in direction of arrow. During installation, grease selector rod pin. Make sure shims (3) are in correct position. (Scheme 322)
Scheme 322
Insert special tool (25 1 120) in mounting and turn 90 degrees counterclockwise. Press mount upward out of selector arm. (Scheme 323)
Scheme 323
Remove rubber gaiter from body cutout and lift out with selector lever. (Scheme 324)
Scheme 324
During installation, insert rubber gaiter with arrow in direction of travel toward front. (Scheme 325)
Scheme 325
During installation, grease selector lever ball. Install selector lever in selector arm. (Scheme 326) Align mount with arrows on mount in longitudinal axis of vehicle and retaining lugs of mount, transverse to direction of travel.
Scheme 326
During installation, press mount in area of retaining lugs into selector arm until it audibly snaps into place. (Scheme 327)
Scheme 327
During installation, pull inner rubber gaiter over bowl on selector arm and press outer rubber gaiter into body cutout. (Scheme 328)
Scheme 328
BEARING SHELL FOR SHIFT LEVER
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Remove shift lever. See SHIFT LEVER. Detach mount from selector lever. Grease ball joint. (Scheme 329)
Scheme 329
SHIFT LEVER GRIP/KNOB
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Do not twist knob during removal as this would cause the turning lock in the knob to shear off. Tug firmly to remove knob. (Scheme 317) During installation, fit knob on selector lever, align and press on until it snaps noticeably into place. Push rubber gaiter (1) down until groove (2) is fully exposed. (Scheme 320)
SHIFT LEVER COVER (GAITER)
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Remove SHIFT LEVER KNOB. The method for removing the gaiter is the same for manual and automatic transmissions. Carefully pull gaiter (1) taut on leather. Press frame (2) inwards slightly until catch is released. Lift out gaiter (3). (Scheme 330) During installation, retaining lugs must not be damaged. (Scheme 331)
Scheme 330
Scheme 331
SHIFT ROD JOINT
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Remove complete exhaust system. See EXHAUST SYSTEM. Remove heat shield. Remove transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE. Lift off retainer (1). Disconnect shift rod (2). During installation, grease shift rod. Make sure shims (3) are in correct position. (Scheme 332)
Scheme 332
Lever spring washer (1) out of groove and push a little toward rear. Press dowel pin (2) upward/downward out of shift rod joint and remove shift rod joint. During installation, grease ball of selector shaft. Replace spring washer (1). (Scheme 333)
Scheme 333
During installation, check rubber ring (1) in shift rod joint (2) and replace if necessary. (Scheme 334)
Scheme 334
SHIFT ARM FOR SHIFT LEVER MOUNT
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Remove shift lever. See SHIFT LEVER. Unlock bearing pin (1) in direction of arrow and remove. (Scheme 335) Pull shift arm forwards out of rubber mount. NOTE: During installation, grease bearing pin and bearing journal. Replace bearing bushing if damaged. (Scheme 336)
Scheme 335
Replace bearing bushing if damaged.
Scheme 336
BEARING BUSHINGS FOR SHIFT ARM
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Press out bearing bushing (1). Coat new bearing bushing (1) with Circolight lubricant and then press into shift arm until side edges of bushing protrude uniformly. (Scheme 336)
SHIFT ARM SUPPORT
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Remove complete exhaust system. See EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remove heat shield.
Remove propeller shaft from transfer case at rear. See TRANSFER CASE .
Release center bearing. Tie propeller shaft to one side.
Lever support bearing (1) with a short screwdriver out of mounting. (Scheme 337)
Scheme 337
Pull support off shift arm.
During installation, grease bearing pin of shift arm.
During installation, fit support bearing (1) with opening (2) toward top rear onto mounting. (Scheme 338)
Scheme 338
SHIFT TOWER (STEPTRONIC)
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Remove instrument panel trim. See INSTRUMENT PANELS. Move selector lever to "P" position. Grip clamping sleeve (1) and slacken out (2). (Scheme 339)
Scheme 339
Brace cable (3) on hex head (1) and loosen nut (2). (Scheme 340)
Scheme 340
Release screws. Pull cable (2) out of holder. (Scheme 341)
Scheme 341
Disconnect plugs (1) and (2). Unscrew bolt (3). Slide interlock cable (4) down using a screwdriver (5) from shaft of interlock locking pawl toward left. NOTE: During installation, adjust interlock cable and check interlock function. (Scheme 342)
Scheme 342
Release screws (1). Feed sleeve (2) out of body and remove shift tower. (Scheme 343)
Scheme 343
To install, insert rubber seal (1) of shift cable (2) in transmission tunnel (3). (Scheme 344)
Scheme 344
SELECTOR LEVER
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Detach mount from selector lever. (Scheme 329) During installation, grease ball joint. Detach rubber gaiter from selector lever. (Scheme 345) During installation, degrease selector lever (1). Coat rubber bellows on inside of shaped section (2) with Circolight lubricant. Pull rubber gaiter from above over selector lever and align. Arrow (3) on rubber gaiter must point in direction of travel (A). (Scheme 346)
Scheme 345
Scheme 346
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Shift Arm Console To Body | 15 (21) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
| Interlock Cable On Shift Tower | 62 (7) |
| Shift Console To Tunnel | 62 (7) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS