Adjusting selector mechanism (vehicles from 11.00 onwards) — 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.
• Measurement is taken from centre of gear lever to edge of body.
• The illustration shows the gear lever from behind (looking towards the front of the vehicle).
• 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. If fitted, lift out noise insulation over selector mechanism.
5. Unscrew noise insulation for selector housing (arrows).

6. Measure distance (a) between body and gear lever. [Note: Measurement is taken from centre of gear lever to edge of body.]
7. If measurement does not match specification, adjust dimension (a) as follows:
8. Loosen bolt (arrow) for push rod.
9. Set to distance (a) by moving rear push rod (in selector mechanism).
10. Re-tighten bolt (arrow) for push rod.
11. Slacken bolt (arrow) for selector rod.
12. Align gear lever so that it points slightly (3°) to the right, as seen in direction of travel. [Note: The illustration shows the gear lever from behind (looking towards the front of the vehicle).]
13. Simultaneously align the gear lever so that it is positioned slightly to the rear (7°).
14. Hold gear lever in this position.
15. Tighten bolt securing selector rod (arrow). [Note: The gear lever must remain in the same position while the bolt is being tightened.]
16. Press clutch pedal.
17. Select all gears several times.
18. Pay attention to function of reverse gear detent mechanism.
19. Install trim parts and gear knob.

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