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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1996A4 BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSSERVICING - M/T (012/01W)ADJUSTMENTSSHIFT MECHANISMSHIFT MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT (CHECKING)
1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard
Shift Mechanism Adjustment (Checking)
1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Shift Mechanism Adjustment (Checking)
- Shift lever must rest in 3rd/4th gear gate when transaxle is in Neutral. Operate clutch. Make sure all gears can be engaged properly.
- Check operation of reverse gear lock. Move shift mechanism into 5th/reverse-gear gate and move in direction of reverse gear (do not push shift lever too hard).
- The movement up to stop reverse-gear lock must be 0.196-0.394 in. (5-10 mm) measured at shift knob. Reduce pressure on shift lever, so it can move back. Shift lever should return by itself from the 5th/reverse gear gate and move into 3rd/4th gear gate.
- Check fine adjustment if necessary. See SHIFT MECHANISM (FINE ADJUSTMENT) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.