Shift mechanism on transmission side, disassembling and assembling as of transmission manufacture date 190503: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Tube VW 421

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• Tube VW 421

Fig 2: Special Tool - Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331

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• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Shift Mechanism Components On Transmission Side As Of Transmission Manufacture Date 190503

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1 - Hex nut, 20 Nm

• Self-locking
• Always replace

2 - Transmission shift lever

• Insert so that master spline aligns with selector shaft
• Can be replaced with shift mechanism assembled
• Installed position: Installation position of transmission shift lever/actuator lever 

3 - Shoe

4 - Bushing

5 - Actuator lever

• Installed position: Installation position of transmission shift lever/actuator lever 

6 - Selector shaft

• With shift cover
• Can be removed and installed with transmission installed

7 - Bushing

• For selector shaft
• Pulling out: Pulling out bushing for selector rod 
• Installing: Driving in bushing for selector rod flush 

8 - O-ring

• Insert into surrounding groove of shift cover
• Lubricate with transmission fluid before installing
• Always replace

9 - Cap

• For transmission ventilation

10 - Locking washer

• For actuator lever
• Removing: Removing locking washer for actuator lever 

11 - Seal

• Remove using screwdriver
• Installing: Driving in sealing ring to stop