Shift Unit

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Thrust Piece T10203
Sleeve VW 423
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG 1331

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Pin Removed From Shift Cover

-- Remove the outer part of the locking pin.

-- Remove the locking pin carefully with a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Pin Pressed In Into Shift Cover

Installed position:

The mark -arrow- faces toward the upper part of gear shift shaft.

Install the Seal Completely

Fig 3: Drive In Sealing Ring To Stop

Fig 4: Identifying Installation Of Transmission Shift Lever

-- When positioning the transmission shift lever, make sure the gap -arrow A- is placed over the missing selector shaft teeth -arrow B- .