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Selector Forks






Selector Forks

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Thrust Plate (VW 402)

Thrust Piece (3290/1)

Assembly Tool (3301)

Thrust Pad 16.5/28 mm Dia. (VW 431)

Sleeve (VW 472/2)

Drift (10-206)

Pry Lever-Rmv Outside Mirror (80-200)

Assembly Mandrel (10-508)

Spring Strut Compressor (2070)

Shift Segment Identification





Dimension - a -

1 1st and 2nd gear selector segments = 11.4 mm
2 3rd and 4th gear selector segments = 7.7 mm
3 5th gear selector segments = 12.1 mm

Removing the Lock Washer





- Secure the selector fork in a vise with protective jaws - B -.

- Pry off the lock washer - A - in the - direction of the arrow -.

Installing the Lock Washer





- Press the lock washer in the groove in the shift segment using a socket wrench

The shift segment must still rotate easily after the lock washer is installed.

A 10 mm socket wrench
B Protective jaws

Removing the Angular Contact Ball Bearing





Be careful not to bend the selector forks when removing and installing the angular contact ball bearing.

Installing the Angular Contact Ball Bearing Inner Race - A - into the Outer Race





The bearing inner race must engage with outer race.

Installing the Angular Contact Ball Bearing into the Selector Fork





The depression inside the thrust piece (3290/1) faces the ball bearing.

Selector Fork with the Shift Segments Installed










Shift segment allocation, refer to => [ Shift Segment Identification ].