Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Adjusting selector mechanism The following are prerequisites for correct gear lever alignment: l  Gear selector linkage must be in proper condition and undamaged. l  Selector mechanism must move freely. l  Gearbox, clutch and clutch mechanism must be in proper condition. l  Gearbox in neutral. Procedure –  Remove gear lever knob together with boot → Chapter. Vehicles with large radio slot: –  Remove operating and display unit for air conditioner → Air conditioning system; Rep. Gr.87.

Vehicles with small radio slot: –  First lift trim panel -1- in direction of -arrow A-, then pull it out in direction of -arrow B-. All models: –  Unscrew bolts -arrows C- and then pull ashtray -2- out of centre console. –  Unplug electrical connector for ashtray light. –  Remove foam wedges from centre console. –  Lift out the noise insulation.

–  Unscrew noise insulation for gear lever housing -arrows-.

–  Measure distance -a- between the two studs in the selector mechanism. l  Specification: distance -a- = 85 mm.   Note Measure from centre of one stud to centre of the other. If distance -a- does not meet specification: –  Loosen bolt -arrow- for push rod. l  Rear push rod (in selector mechanism) should move freely in both directions on slide. –  Set to distance -a- by moving rear push rod (in selector mechanism). –  Tighten bolt for push rod -arrow- to 23 Nm.

–  Loosen bolt for selector rod -arrow-. l  Connection between selector rod and selector mechanism should move freely.

Align the gear lever as follows: –  Centre the bottom of the gear lever in the centre of the ball guide. l  Distance between ball guide and bottom of gear lever -arrows- must be the same at all points.

–  Align gear lever so that it points slightly (3°) to the right (as seen in direction of travel). –  Hold gear lever in this position.

–  Tighten bolt for selector rod -arrow- to 23 Nm.   Note The gear lever must remain in the same position while the bolt is being tightened.