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A. Vehicles With Program Selector Switch






Removing, Installing and adjusting control pressure cable with vacuum element

A. Vehicles with program selector switch





Note: On model 201, the control pressure cable with vacuum element can be replaced only when the transmission is removed.

Control cable lock (arrow)
Slacken with a screwdriver and detach at connecting rod (110). For installing, take off transmission oil sump. Attach connecting rod (110) to the control pressure cable (98). Introduce limiting rod (111) into the hole (arrow) and insert control pressure cable.Turn control pressure cable until lock engages.

Tester (02) 201 589 13 21 00
Connect to vacuum element and subject to vacuum. Pull control pressure cable as far as the full load stop.

Dimension "a"
Measure between end face of the control pressure valve (46) and connecting plate (84).
Nominal value: 8 mm 4-cylinder engines
6 mm 6-cylinder engines.
Adjust dimension "a" with hexagon socket bolt (arrow) if necessary.





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