Shift lever and shift mechanism housing, servicing: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Lubricate bearing areas and sliding surfaces with polycarbamide grease G 000 450 02.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shift Lever & Shift Mechanism Housing Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Locking washer

Removing and installing: Removing and installing locking washer

2 - Socket

3 - Compression spring

4 - Socket

5 - Torx bolt, 5 Nm

6 - Cover

7 - Insulation

8 - Bearing shell

9 - Shift lever guide

10 - Damping washer

11 - Gasket

Between shift mechanism housing and underbody
Self-adhering
Adhered to shift mechanism housing

12 - Bolt, 25 Nm

13 - Bracket

Secured to chassis

14 - Hex nut, 25 Nm

For bracket on chassis

15 - Shift lever

16 - Insulation

17 - Shift mechanism housing

18 - Bearing bushing

19 - Pivot pin

20 - Guide bushing

21 - Compression spring

Installing: Installing pressure spring

22 - Gate selector bracket

23 - Torx bolt, 5 Nm

24 - Floor plate

Bend up tabs to remove
Replace

25 - Selector cable

On gate selector bracket
Installed position → Installed position of components at transmission

26 - Shift lever cable

Press onto shift lever guide
Installed position → Installed position of components at transmission

27 - Locking washer

28 - Hex nut, 25 Nm

29 - Bearing bushing

Fits only in one position

30 - Locking washer