Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

The following points are essential to ensure proper adjustment:

• ◆ Moving parts of shift mechanism and transmission elements must be in perfect condition
• ◆ Shift mechanism must move freely
• ◆ Gearbox, clutch and clutch mechanism in perfect working order
• ◆ Gearbox in neutral

Sequence of operations

• ‒ Twist knob off gear stick.

Note:

Gear stick cover is removed together with centre console cover.

• ‒ → Lift off centre console cover slightly -arrows A-.
• ‒ Pull cover slightly to rear -arrow B- and then lift off entire cover assembly.
• ‒ If fitted, lift out noise insulation over shift mechanism.

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

• ‒ → Measure gap -a- between body and gear stick.
• ‒ Specification: Dimension a = 95 mm

Note:

Measurement is taken from centre of gear stick to edge of body.

• ‒ If reading does not match specification, set dimension -a- as follows:
• ‒ Slacken off bolt -arrow- for push rod.
• ‒ Rear push rod (in shift mechanism) must move freely back and forth on slider
• ‒ Set dimension -a- by adjusting rear push rod (in shift mechanism).
• ‒ Tighten bolt for push rod to 25 Nm.

• ‒ → Slacken off bolt for selector rod -arrow-.
• ‒ Selector rod/shift mechanism connection must move freely

• ‒ Align gear stick such that it points slightly (3°)to right in direction of travel.

Note:

Fig. shows gear stick from rear in direction of travel.

• ‒ → At the same time, align gear stick such that it is slightly (7°) to rear.
• ‒ Hold gear stick in this position.

• ‒ → Tighten bolt for selector rod -arrow- to 25 Nm.

Note:

Position of gear stick must not be altered by tightening bolt.