Shift Unit, Servicing

Shift Unit, Servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Tube (T10203)

• Tube (VW 423)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)





1 Shift unit

• Consists of shift shaft and shift cover

• The components cannot be separated from each other

2 Back-up light switch (F4)

• Tighten to 20 Nm

• Lightly coat tab with MoS2 grease

3 Locking pin

• For adjustment of shift mechanism

• Removing --> [ Removing locking pin from shift cover ]

• Installing --> [ Pressing locking pin into selector cover ]

4 Relay lever

• Installation position --> [ Installation position of transmission shift lever/relay lever ] Service and Repair

5 Bushing

6 Seal

• Pry out using screwdriver

• Installing --> [ Drive in sealing ring to stop. ]

7 Hex nut, 23 Nm

• Self-locking

• Always replace

8 Transmission shift lever

• Insert so that master spline aligns with shift rod

• Can be replaced with the shift mechanism installed

• Installation position --> [ Installation position of transmission shift lever/relay lever ] Service and Repair

9 Cap

• For transmission breather

10 Lock washer

11 Sealing cap

12 Spring

• Not installed on all transmissions

• Re-install if present

Removing locking pin - A - from shift cover





- Remove outer part of the locking pin

- Then carefully pry out locking pin using a screwdriver.

Pressing locking pin - A - into selector cover





Installation position:

The marking - arrow - faces toward upper part of selector shaft

Drive in sealing ring to stop.