Shift Unit

Shift Unit

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Sleeve (VW 423)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Thrust Piece (T10203)





1 Sleeve

• For the shift shaft.

• Removing, refer to => [ Shift Shaft Sleeve , Removing ] Transmission Housing and Clutch Housing.

• Installing, refer to => [ Shift Shaft Sleeve , Installing ] Transmission Housing and Clutch Housing.

2 Shift Unit with Cover

• Replace together

3 Locking Pin

• For adjusting the shift mechanism.

• Removing.

• Installing.

4 Relay Lever

• Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Lever/Relay
Lever Installed Position ] Shift Mechanism Overviews.

• Plastic relay lever from 05.07. Refer to => [ Plastic Relay Lever ] Plastic Relay Lever.

5 Bushing

• Not needed with the plastic relay lever.

6 Seal

• For the shift shaft.

• Pry out with a screwdriver.

• Installing.

7 Cap

• For the transmission ventilation

8 Shift Lever

• With a balance weight.

• Installing, refer to => [ Installing the Transmission
Shift Lever ] Shift Mechanism Overviews.

• Can be replaced with the shift mechanism still installed.

• Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Lever/Relay
Lever Installed Position ] Shift Mechanism Overviews.

• Adjust the shift mechanism after installation. Refer to => [ Shift Mechanism, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

9 Self Locking Nut

• 23 Nm

• Always replace.

10 Lock Ring

• Always replace.

• Not needed with the plastic relay lever.

Removing the Locking Pin - A - from the Shift Cover





- Remove the outer part of the locking pin.

- Pry out the locking pin with a screwdriver.

Installing the Locking Pin - A - to the Shift Cover





Installed Position:

Mark - 1 - faces toward mark - 2 - on the shift cover.

Installing the Seal - A - as Far as the Stop