Selector Forks

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Thrust Plate VW 402
• Thrust Piece 3290/1
• Assembly Tool 3301
• Thrust Pad 16.5/28 mm Dia. VW 431
• Sleeve VW 472/2
• Drift 10-206
• Pry Lever-Rmv Outside Mirror 80-200
• Assembly Mandrel 10-508
• Spring Strut Compressor 2070

Fig 1: Identification Of Selector Segments

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Dimension -a-

1 -

1st and 2nd gear selector segments = 11.4 mm

2 -

3rd and 4th gear selector segments = 7.7 mm

3 -

5th gear selector segments = 12.1 mm

Fig 2: Removing Lock Washer

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-- Secure the selector fork in a vise with protective jaws -B-.

-- Pry off the lock washer -A- in the -direction of the arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Socket Driver & Jaw Protectors

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-- Press the lock washer in the groove in the shift segment using a socket wrench

A -

10 mm socket wrench

B -

Protective jaws

Fig 4: Removing Angular Contact Ball Bearing

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Fig 5: Pressing Angular Contact Ball Bearing Inner Race -A- Into Outer Race

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The bearing inner race must engage with outer race.

Fig 6: Pulling Angular Contact Ball Bearing Into Selector Fork Up To Limit Stop

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The depression inside the thrust piece 3290/1 faces the ball bearing.

Fig 7: Allocation Shift Fork (Dimension)

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Shift segment allocation, refer to Fig 1.