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A4 Cabriolet Mk2
Power transmission
6-speed manual gearbox 01X, front-wheel drive
Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. / Servicing selector mechanism
Adjusting selector mechanism
Adjusting selector mechanism
Adjusting selector mechanism
The following are prerequisites for correct gear lever alignment:
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Gear selector linkage must be in proper condition and undamaged.
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Selector mechanism must move freely.
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Gearbox, clutch and clutch mechanism must be in proper condition.
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Gearbox in neutral.
Procedure
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Remove gear knob together with boot
→ Chapter
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Vehicles with large radio slot:
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Remove operating and display unit for air conditioner
→ Rep. Gr.87
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Vehicles with small radio slot:
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First lift trim panel
-1-
in direction of
-arrow A-
, then pull it out in direction of
-arrow B-
.
Continued for all vehicles:
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Unscrew bolts
-arrows C-
and then pull ashtray
-2-
out of centre console.
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Unplug electrical connector for ashtray light.
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Remove foam wedges from centre console.
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Lift out the noise insulation.
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Unscrew noise insulation for selector housing
-arrows-
.
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Measure distance
-a-
between the two studs in the selector mechanism.
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Specification: distance a = 85 mm
Note
Measure from centre of one stud to centre of the other.
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If distance measured is not correct, adjust dimension
-a-
as follows:
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Loosen bolt
-arrow-
for push rod.
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Rear push rod (in selector mechanism) should move freely in both directions on slide.
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Set to distance
-a-
by moving rear push rod (in selector mechanism).
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Tighten bolt for push rod
-arrow-
to 23 Nm.
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Loosen bolt for selector rod
-arrow-
.
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Connection between selector rod and selector mechanism should move freely.
Align the gear lever as follows:
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Position bottom of gear lever in centre of ball guide.
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Distance between ball guide and bottom of gear lever
-arrows-
must be the same at all points.
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Align gear lever so that it points slightly (1.5°) to the right (as seen in direction of travel).
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Hold gear lever in this position.
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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.
Checking gear lever setting
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The gear lever should rest in the 3rd/4th gear gate when the gearbox is in neutral.
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Press clutch pedal.
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Select all gears several times.
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Check operation of reverse gear lock.
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The gear lever should return by itself from the reverse gear gate to the 3rd / 4th gear gate.
If the gear lever sticks or baulks repeatedly when engaging a gear, perform the adjustment procedure again.
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Install trim parts and gear knob
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Power transmission
6-speed manual gearbox 01X, front-wheel drive
Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. / Servicing selector mechanism
Adjusting selector mechanism
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