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Polo Mk4

Gear selection mechanism - check operation
Gear selection mechanism - check operation
l  Gearshift lever shall be in the “dead centre” position, in 3rd/4th gear track.
–  Activate clutch.
–  Engage all gears several times. Make sure especially that the reverse gear blocking is functioning correctly.
When a gear is engaged repetitively and a problem still persists, check clearance (travel) of the transmission selector lever, as follows:
–  Engage 1st gear.
–  Move gearshift lever to the left, to the stop, and release it.
–  At same time, check the transmission selector lever (2nd mechanic).
   
–  When moving the gearshift lever, the transmission selector lever shall have a travel of approximately 1 mm -arrow-.
–  Otherwise, readjust the gear selection lever mechanism → Chapter.
  A34-0357

Transmission - remove and install > < Gear selection mechanism - adjust