M/T - Checking/Adjusting Gearshift Linkage
86VW3Applies To
QUANTUM SYNCRO
Group
34
Subject
5-speed Transmission 016
Part Identifier 3415
Key Points
Adjusting gearshift linkage
C
Number
86-02
December 19, 1986
The gearshift linkage adjustment for the Quantum Syncro (016 trans.) is different than for the Quantum sedan and wagon (013/093 trans.)
Gearshift linkage, checking/adjusting
Work procedure
- shift into 1st gear
- push gearshift lever to left stop
- release lever
^ lever must spring back 5-10 mm (1/4-3/8 in.) to right
- shift into 5th gear
- push gearshift lever to right stop
- release lever
^ lever must spring back 5-10 mm (1/4-3/8 in.) to left
Note
When gearshift lever is placed in 1st or 5th gear and lever is pushed to left or right stop and then released, lever must spring back approx.. same distance.
^ If NO, - remove shift knob
- remove lower center console and set aside
- loosen four bolts (arrows)
- move gearshift lever housing slightly in slots
- tighten bolts
If this adjustment is not sufficient:
- place transmission in neutral
- loosen four bolts
- align holes (arrows) of stop plate and bearing support
- tighten bolts
- install adjusting gauge
- loosen clamp between front and rear rods (arrow) and allow rear rod to center itself
- tighten clamp nut to 15 N-m (11 ft.lbs.)
- remove adjusting gauge
- check that all gears engage easily without jamming
- check operation of reverse gear stop
- install lower center console and shift knob
Note
Shift boot must contact shift knob.
Labor operation: 34 15 61 4 Suggested repair time diagnosis: 10 repair: 15 quality check: 5 total: 30
Note
The order number for tool 3048 is T03 048 000 34 ZEL.