Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
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Remove selector shaft housing attachment bolts -arrows- (tap housing lightly with brass or plastic mallet to loosen).
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Remove selector shaft with housing from transmission.
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Enlarge both selector shaft housing attachment holes to 3/8 in. (approx. 9.5mm).
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Reinstall selector shaft with housing using sealant AMV18820003 or equivalent, then adjust according to one of the following conditions.
Vibration/knocking from 1st or 3rd gear:
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Turn housing right (clockwise as far as possible).
Torque bolts to 25 Nm. (18 ft. lb.).
Vibration/knocking from 2nd or 4th gear:
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Turn housing left (counter clockwise as far as possible).
Torque bolts to 25 Nm. (18 ft lb).
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Reinstall gear shift lever.
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Reinstall back-up light switch cam sleeve (always use a new self locking nut).
Torque nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.).
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Lift lug -C- in direction of -arrow-and reinstall gate selector cable to actuating arm/ relay lever.
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Reconnect gear selector cable to gear selector lever (position cable pivot in center of slot on selector lever).
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Reinstall balance weight -A-.
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Reinstall back-up light switch housing -D-.
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Reinstall back-up light switch electrical connector.
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Reinstall battery tray and battery.
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Reset clock, recode radio and reprogram customer's radio station pre-sets.
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If necessary reset comfort control feature and window pinch protection.
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Road test vehicle.
If Vibration/knocking is still present:
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Replace selector shaft with Part No: 02J301233E.
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If minor vibration/knocking is still present, adjust selector shaft housing (see previous steps).
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