Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Adjusting selector mechanism Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Locking pin -T10027-   Note t  The following points are essential to ensure correct adjustment of selector mechanism: t  Moving parts of operating elements and elements transferring force must be in proper condition. t  Selector mechanism must move freely. t  Gearbox, clutch and clutch mechanism must also be in proper condition. l  Gearbox must be in neutral.

–  Pull locking mechanisms on gate selector cable and gear selector cable forward to stop in direction of arrow -1- and then turn to left to lock in direction of arrow -2-.

Secure selector shaft as follows: –  Press selector shaft down (direction of arrow -1-). –  While pressing selector shaft down, turn locking pin -A- in direction of arrow -2-. This locks the selector shaft and it cannot be moved any more.

–  Pull the gear stick cover off the centre console -arrow-. –  Pull rubber cover towards selector lever knob, if part of original equipment.

Now secure gear lever as follows: –  Guide locking pin -T10027- through hole -A- into hole -B-.

–  Now turn locking mechanism on gear selector cable and gate selector cable clockwise to stop (direction of arrow). Spring presses locking mechanism into original position.

–  Now turn angled rod -A- back to original position -direction of arrow-. l  Bracket -A- must be horizontal.

–  Pull locking pin -T10027- out of holes -A- and -B-. –  Clip gaiter into frame. Functional check l  With gearbox in neutral, gear lever must rest in gate for 3rd and 4th gear. –  Operate clutch. –  Select all gears several times. Pay particular attention to operation of reverse gear lock. Should a gear fail to engage smoothly after repeated selection, vertical play of selector shaft should be checked as follows: –  Engage 1st gear. –  Press gear lever left to stop and release. –  At the same time, a second mechanic should observe selector shaft in gearbox.

–  When gear lever is moved, selector shaft must move approx. 1 mm (in direction of arrow). –  If this is not the case, adjust selector mechanism → Chapter.