A6 Quattro Wagon V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Shift Linkage: Adjustments
Adjustment
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Transmission in neutral.
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Remove shift knob and cover.
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Remove front and rear crossmembers, if necessary.
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Loosen heat shield and push toward rear to gain access to connecting bolt for shift rods.
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Loosen connecting bolt (arrow), shown here with three way catalytic converter and heat shield removed.
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Position shift lever vertically.
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Align lever so that both lugs on ball stop are same distance -a- from ball housing.
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Tighten connecting bolt (see arrow in image above), making sure that position of lever does not change while doing so.
Checking Function
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Shift lever must be in 3rd/4th gear plane in neutral position.
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Shift through all gears.
Take particular care to make sure that the reverse gear lock is operating.
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If necessary, loosen bolts for ball housing and turn ball housing slightly.
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Install cover and shift knob.