6-speed direct shift gearbox 02E, four-wheel drive — Adjust selector lever cable — VW
6-speed direct shift gearbox 02E, four-wheel drive — Adjust selector lever cable on VW: 5 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)
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- To be sure that the gearbox is in "“P”" (parking lock engaged), raise vehicle. It should not be possible to turn both front wheels together in the same direction.
- Gently push knob of selector lever forwards and backwards but under no circumstances must you shift out of "“P”".
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft) | Tighten adjusting screw (arrow) |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Move selector lever to "“P”" position.
- Install cable with loosened adjusting screw (arrow) and new securing clips (A) and (B).
- Press lever on gearbox backwards (arrow). This also puts gearbox in position "“P”". [Note: To be sure that the gearbox is in "“P”" (parking lock engaged), raise vehicle. It should not be possible to turn both front wheels together in the same direction.]
- Gently push knob of selector lever forwards and backwards but under no circumstances must you shift out of "“P”".
- Tighten adjusting screw (arrow) to 13 Nm. — 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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