service AUDI A8 2001 D2 / 1.G 01V Transmission Select Lever Mechanism Workshop Manual
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Selector lever mechanism, 
servicing 
     
WARNING! 
     
Shift selector lever into position "P" and 
engage parking brake before working with the 
engine running. 
     
Notes:  
     
Lubricate bearing areas and slide surfaces with 
polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2. 
     Center console must be removed for service 
work: 
     
Ignition key removal lock, checking
 
     
-  Switch ignition key to driving position (ignition 
on). 
     
-  Depress brake pedal and hold.
     
Shifting selector lever out of position "P" 
must be possible with the button at shift lever 
depressed without "sticking". 
     It must not be possible to remove ignition 
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Selector lever cable for Tiptronic shift 
mechanism, checking and adjusting
 
     
Checking  
     
-  Shift selector lever into position "P".
     
- Raise vehicle.
     
-  Remove shielding plate/selector lever cable.
    
-  Pry off selector lever cable from lever/shift rod (arrow).
-  Shift selector lever from "P" to "2".
Shift mechanism and selector lever cable must have freedom of 
movement during this, if necessary, replace selector lever cable or 
service shift mechanism. 
-  Shift selector lever into position "P".
-  Shift lever/shift rod to "P", parking lock must engage, both front wheels 
cannot be turned in one direction. It must be possible to push selector lever cable onto lever/shift rod, if 
necessary adjust selector lever cable. 
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Selector lever cable for shift mechanism 
(without Tiptronic), checking and 
adjusting
 
     
Checking:  
    
-  Removing retaining clip -C- for selector lever cable at lever/shift lever 
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-  Press selector lever cable off of lever/shift lever.
-  Shift selector lever from "P" to "2".
Shift mechanism and selector lever cable must have freedom of 
movement during this, if necessary, replace selector lever cable or 
service shift mechanism. 
-  Switch selector lever to "P".
-  Shift lever/shift lever to "P" (last position, shift lock solenoid must 
engage). It must be possible to push selector lever cable onto lever/shift rod, if 
necessary adjust selector lever cable. 
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