Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox 0A8 | Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff.

Removing and installing gaiter with selector lever knob and, if present, noise insulation

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Removal wedge -3409-

t	Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275-

Removing

–	Lever off gaiter using removal wedge -3409- on alternate sides -arrows- and pull off upwards.

–	Pull gaiter upwards, inside out over gear knob.

–	If noise insulation is present, remove it.

–	Open clamp -arrow- and pull off gear knob together with gaiter.

Separating gaiter from and attaching to gear knob

–	Turn gaiter inside out.

–	Carefully lever off clamping sleeve -arrow- with a screwdriver and pull gear knob out.

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. When doing this, note the following:

–	Insert gear knob in gaiter.

–	Push clamping sleeve onto gear knob and engage.

–	Install gear knob and gaiter together.

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