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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 105 (5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09A)37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSINGSELECTOR MECHANISM, REPAIRINGSELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTINGADJUSTING
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Selector Lever Cable, Checking And Adjusting: Adjusting
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Adjusting
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- Move selector lever to "P" position.
- Loosen bolt - 2 - on front ball socket - 1 - of selector lever cable.
- Move selector shaft lever on transmission to position "P". Locking lever must engage in parking lock wheel and both front wheels must be blocked (cannot be turned together in a direction).
- Tighten bolt - 2 - (13 Nm).
- Check selector mechanism, refer to Selector mechanism, checking .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.