Checking and adjusting gear actuator — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 6E1

• Special tools named: VAS 5051
• Renewed: it together with ball heads

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• Do not tighten nut (arrow) until test program instructs you to.
• Do not change position of selector rod (2) and selector finger (1) in the process.

📋 Procedure

1. If there is play in selector rod, renew it together with ball heads and sealing washers .
2. Check fluid level in reservoir for clutch mechanism and selector mechanism and top up if necessary.
3. Connect vehicle diagnostic tester VAS 5051.
4. Move selector lever to middle position of "„Tiptronic gate“" and switch on ignition.
5. Loosen nut (arrow) until ball head moves freely in selector finger (1).

6. Perform test program "„Control/adjustment gear actuator“" in "„guided fault finding“" with VAS 5051.
7. Do not tighten nut (arrow) until test program instructs you to.
8. Do not change position of selector rod (2) and selector finger (1) in the process.
9. If position of components nevertheless is changed, repeat entire process.
10. Perform basic setting in "„guided fault finding“" with VAS 5051.

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