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AUTO TRANS DIAGNOSIS - 01M
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1996 Volkswagen Golf
For Volkswagen Technical Site
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, August 19, 1999 11:28PM
NOTE: Perform the following adjustments in order given.
Control Cable Adjustment
Loosen lock screw at gear selector lever on transaxle. Move
gear selector in center console to Park position. Ensure front wheels
are locked. Tighten cable housing to gear selector lever lock screw.
Shift Lock Solenoid Adjustment
Place gear selector in "N" or "P" position. Loosen shift lock
solenoid mounting screws. Insert a .019" (.30 mm) feeler gauge between
shift lock solenoid push rod and shift lever. See Fig. 5. If
necessary, move shift lock solenoid and tighten screws.
Fig. 5: Adjusting Shift Lock Solenoid
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Shift Lock Cable Adjustment
1) Move gear selector to "1" position. Remove steering column
covers. Turn ignition key to START position and release. Check
clearance between shift lock cable lever and ignition switch locking
pin.
2) Clearance should be .028" (.70 mm). If clearance is not
correct, loosen lock nut on shift lock cable sheath. Position shift
lock cable lever to obtain correct clearance. Tighten lock nut. See
Fig. 6. Tighten gear selector housing screws and install steering
column covers.
Fig. 6: Adjusting Shift Lock Cable
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