Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Adjusting selector mechanism The following are prerequisites for correct gear lever alignment:   Note t  Gear selector linkage must be in proper condition and undamaged. t  Selector mechanism must move freely. t  Gearbox, clutch and clutch mechanism must be in proper condition. t  Gearbox in neutral. Procedure –  Remove gear 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-. Continued for all vehicles –  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 selector 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 measured is not correct, adjust dimension -a- as follows: –  Loosen bolt -arrow- for push rod. l  The gear lever bearing should move freely in both directions on slide –  Set dimension -a- by moving gear lever bearing. –  Re-tighten bolt -arrow- for push rod. Tightening torque → Item

–  Slacken off bolt for selector rod -arrow-. t  Connection between selector rod and selector mechanism should move freely.

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

–  Align gear lever so that it points slightly (2°) to the right (as seen in direction of travel). –  Hold gear lever in this position.

–  Tighten securing bolt for selector rod -arrow-. Tightening torque → Item   Note The gear lever must remain in the same position while the bolt is being tightened. Function test l  The gear lever should rest in the 3rd/4th gear gate when the gearbox is in neutral. –  Depress clutch. –  Select all gears several times. Pay particular attention to the operation of the reverse gear locking mechanism. t  It should only be possible to engage reverse gear after pressing the gear lever down to overcome the reverse gear detent. t  The gear lever should return by itself from the reverse gear gate to the 3rd / 4th gear gate. t  If the gear lever sticks or baulks repeatedly when engaging a gear, perform the adjustment procedure again → Anchor. –  Fit covers and gear knob → Chapter.