1998 AUDI A8 service

37-1


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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37-65

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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