Shift Mechanism Function Unit

Shift Mechanism Function Unit

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror (80 - 200)

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 (T10172) with Adapter (T10172/5)

• Transmission Support (T10337)

Removing






- Remove the front ashtray.

- Disconnect connectors - 2 and 4 -.






• The illustration does not show the insulation mat.

- Remove the insulation mat over the shift mechanism.

- Remove the bolts - 1, 3, 5 and 6 - and lower the selector mechanism while holding the selector lever secure.

- Remove the rear noise insulation - 2 -.






- Remove the nut - 1 - from the power steering hydraulic line.







The suspension components could be damaged.

• Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the subframe crossbrace.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the driveshaft heat shield - 1 - (if equipped).






- Remove the bolt that connects the driveshaft to the transmission by counterholding them with the (T10172) and (T10172/5).






- Press the driveshaft together with the rear final drive; the universal joint is able to slide axially.

- Lay the driveshaft on the front crossmember.


Danger of damaging the flex joint in the front muffler.

• Do not bend the decoupling element in the front muffler more than 10°.

- Loosen the sleeve - 1 and 2 -, slide it to the rear and tie the front muffler to the side.






- Mount the (T10337) on the (V.A.G 1383 A) and attach it to the bottom of the transmission.






- Raise the transmission slightly.


There is the risk of an accident.

• The (V.A.G 1383 A) may only be used during assembly and must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

- Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember - arrows -.






- Lower the transmission to dimension - a - using the (V.A.G 1383 A).






• Dimension - a - = maximum 100 mm.

- Remove the ball socket - 1 - on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the (80 - 200).






- Remove the clip - 2 - and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

- Remove the selector mechanism.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

• For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Overview ] Selector Mechanism Overview.

• Lubricate the ball socket on the selector lever cable with polycarbamide grease (G 052 142 A2) before installing.

• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Install the heat shield.

- Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview ] Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview.

- Selector mechanism, checking, refer to => [ Selector Mechanism, Checking ] Selector Mechanism, Checking.

- Install the exhaust system so that it is free of tension.

- Install the driveshaft.

- Install the subframe crossbrace.

- Install the power steering hydraulic oil line.

- Install the noise insulation.

- Install the front ashtray.