Adjusting selector mechanism (vehicles from 05.99 to 11.00) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B5 (8D)

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• The gear lever boot is removed together with the cover for the centre console.
• The illustration shows the gear lever from the right.
• The gear lever must remain in the same position while the bolt is being tightened.

📋 Procedure

1. Unscrew gear knob from gear lever. [Note: The gear lever boot is removed together with the cover for the centre console.]
2. Lift off cover for centre console slightly (arrows A).
3. Pull cover slightly towards rear (arrow B) and then lift off complete cover.
4. Remove noise insulation for selector mechanism housing (arrows).
5. Measure distance (a) between body and selector mechanism.

6. Loosen bolt (arrow) for push rod.
7. Adjust distance (a) by moving selector mechanism.
8. Re-tighten bolt (arrow) for push rod.
9. Slacken bolt (arrow) for selector rod.
10. Insert 14 mm Allen key (A) between left side of ball stop (arrow 1) (as seen facing forward) and slanting side surface of ball stop (arrow 2) and hold in position.
11. Align the gear lever as follows: [Note: The illustration shows the gear lever from the right.]
12. Hold gear lever in this position.
13. Tighten bolt securing selector rod (arrow). [Note: The gear lever must remain in the same position while the bolt is being tightened.]
14. Press clutch pedal.
15. Select all gears several times.
16. Pay attention to function of reverse gear detent mechanism.
17. Install trim parts and gear knob.

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