Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Notes:

The following are prerequisites for correct gear linkage adjustment:

• ◆ Perfect gear linkage operating and transfer elements.
• ◆ Gear shift mechanism moves smoothly.
• ◆ Gearbox, clutch and clutch mechanism must be in proper condition.

• ◆ Gearbox in neutral.

• ‒ Unscrew the gear stick knob from the gear stick lever.

Note:

The cover of the gear stick lever is removed together with the cover for the central console.

• ‒ → Lift the cover for the central console upwards -Arrows A- a little.
• ‒ Pull the cover backwards a little -Arrow B- and then pull the complete cover upwards.

• ‒ → Screw out noise insulation for gear stick housing -arrows-.

• ‒ Measure distance between body and rear push rod (in selector mechanism).

• ‒ → Specified value: Distance a = 41 mm
• If this is not the case, adjust distance -a- as follows:
• Loosen push rod bolt (arrow).
• ‒ Rear push rod (in shift mechanism) should move freely in both directions on slide.
• Set distance -a- by moving rear push rod (in shift mechanism).
• Tighten push rod bolt -arrow- to 25 Nm.

• ‒ → Loosen bolt for selector rod -arrow B-.
• ‒ Connection between selector rod and shift mechanism should move freely.

Align the gear stick lever as follows:

• ◆ Gear stick in vertical position to direction of travel.
• ◆ → Gear stick inclined slightly to the rear (approx. 5o) towards rear -Angle piece a-.

Note:

The illustration shows the gear stick from the right.

• ‒ Gear stick held in this position.
• ‒ Tighten selector rod bolt to 25 Nm.

Note:

The gear stick must remain in the same position while the bolt is being tightened.