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Gear Selector Mechanism, Servicing


Gear selector mechanism, servicing

Installation position of gear selector mechanism
A- Gear change cable
B- Gate selector cable
C- Heat shield
^ Remove before removing the gear selector mechanism.
Arrow -A- Gear selection movement
Arrow -B- Gate selection movement





1- Gear selector lever
2- Relay lever





I- Removing and installing shift knob and cover, Refer to Shift Lever Knob and Cover, Removing and Installing
II- Servicing shift lever and shift housing, Refer to Shift Lever and Shift Lever Housing, Servicing
III- Assembly overview: Removing and installing operating cables, Refer to Shift Lever Cable, Service and Repair

Removing and installing selector mechanism, Refer to Gear Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing

Adjusting selector mechanism, Refer to Shift Linkage, Service and Repair

Note:

^ Before working on the selector mechanism, disconnect Ground strap from the battery in the engine compartment.
^ Note radio code on vehicles with coded radio.

Special tools and equipment








^ V.A.G. 1331 Torque wrench or equivalent
^ V.A.G. 1275 Pliers