Shifter M/T: Adjustments

Shift Mechanism, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Connecting Pin (T10027 A)

• The following points are essential to ensure correct shift adjustment:

• The shift mechanism operating and transfer elements must work properly.

• The shift mechanism must move freely.

• The transmission, clutch and clutch mechanism must be in proper working condition.

• Transmission in the neutral position.

- Remove the air filter housing, if the locking pin - A - and the securing mechanisms for the shift and selector lever cables are not accessible through it.





- Pull the locking mechanisms on the shift and selector cable retainers forward as far as the stop in the - direction of arrow 1 - and then turn it toward the left in the - direction of arrow 2 - to unlock it.





Secure the shift rod as follows:





- Press down the selector shaft - direction of arrow 1 -.

- While pressing down the selector shaft, rotate the locking pin - A - upward in - direction of arrow 3 - and simultaneously press it in the - direction of arrow 2 - until it engages in the selector shaft.

- Remove the shift boot, knob and, if present, the noise insulation. Refer to one of the following:

Eos, GTI through 2009, Golf/GTI from 2010, refer to => [ Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation ] Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation.

Passat, Passat CC and CC, refer to => [ Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation ] Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation.

Set the shift lever as follows:

- Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

- Guide the (T10027 A) through the hole - A - and into the hole - B -.





- Turn the locking mechanism on the shift and selector cables toward the right as far as the stop in the - direction of the arrow 1 -.





The spring presses the locking mechanism into the initial position in - direction of arrow 2 -.

- Rotate the locking pin - A - back into the initial position in - direction of arrow 2 -.





When doing this, the bracket - A - must be pressed out of the transmission in - direction of arrow 1 -.

• Press the bracket - A - out of the selector housing as far as the stop - direction of arrow 1 -. It must face upward - direction of arrow 2 -.

- Remove the (T10027 A) out of the holes - A and B -.





- Install the boot, the shift knob and, if equipped, the noise insulation. Refer to one of the following:

Eos, GTI through 2009, Golf/GTI from 2010, refer to => [ Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation ] Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation.

Passat, Passat CC and CC, refer to => [ Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation ] Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation.

- Check the selector shaft for ease of movement.

- If removed, install entire air filter housing.

Function

• In neutral, the shift lever must rest in the 3rd/4th gear gate.

- Press the clutch.

- Select all gears several times. Pay particular attention to the operation of the reverse gear lock.

- Should a gear fail to engage smoothly after repeated selection, adjust the shift mechanism again.