Adjusting selector mechanism - manual gearbox version — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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• It should now be possible to move the cables in the cable end-pieces.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove air cleaner housing Injection and ignition system24.
2. Insert locking pin3359 through selector shaft and into gearbox housing (arrow).
3. Push locking sleeves on gear selector cable and gate selector cable forward as far as they will go (arrow 1).
4. Turn locking sleeve clockwise as far as stop (arrow 2) so that it engages. [Note: It should now be possible to move the cables in the cable end-pieces.]
5. Align gear lever so that distance (a) to gear lever guide is the same as distance (b).

6. Hold gear lever in this position.
7. Check that gate selector cable and gear selector cable (B) are located in cable end-pieces (A) without tension.
8. Release locking sleeve (arrow 1).
9. Allow locking sleeve to slide onto stop (arrow 2).
10. Pull locking pin3359 out of selector unit.
11. Press clutch pedal.
12. Select all gears several times. Pay special attention to function of reverse gear detent mechanism.

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