Selector Forks

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Press Plate VW 402
Subframe Support Assm. Device 3290
Thrust Pad 16.5/28 mm Dia.VW 431
Assembly Tool 3301
Spacer 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

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: Identifying Removal Of Lock Washer

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Socket Driver & Jaw Protectors

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

NOTE:

The shift segment must still rotate easily after the lock washer is installed.

A - 10 mm socket wrench

B - Protective jaws

Fig 4: Identifying Angular Contact Ball Bearing

NOTE:

Be careful not to bend the selector forks when removing and installing the angular contact ball bearing.

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

The bearing inner race must engage with the outer race.

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

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

Fig 7: Allocation Shift Fork (Dimension )

Description	Dimension -a- (mm)
1st/2nd gear selector fork	87.2 to 87.4
3rd/4th gear selector fork	93.6 to 93.8

Shift segment allocation, refer to Fig 1.