Adjusting selector mechanism, gearbox with angled rod from gearbox date 19 05 3) — VW
Adjusting selector mechanism, gearbox with angled rod from gearbox date 19 05 3) on VW: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
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)
- Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
📋 Procedure
- Pull locking mechanisms on gate selector cable and gear selector cable forward to stop (direction of arrow 1) and then turn to left to lock (direction of arrow 2).
- Press selector shaft down (direction of arrow 1).
- While pressing down selector shaft, turn angled rod (A) in (direction of arrow 3) upwards and at the same time press it in (direction of arrow 2) until it engages in selector shaft.
- Carefully lever cover off centre console (arrows).
- Select neutral using gear lever.
- Guide locking pin T10027 through hole (A) into hole (B).
- Now turn locking mechanisms on gear selector cable and gate selector cable clockwise to stop (direction of arrow 1).
- Now turn angled rod (A) back to original position (direction of arrow 2).
- Pull locking pin T10027 out of holes (A) and (B).
- Press gaiter into cover.
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