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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETRANSMISSION HOUSING/SELECTOR SHAFT
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Transmission Housing/Selector Shaft
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Transmission Housing/Selector Shaft
1 Counter-sunk bolt -- M7 x 24
- Qty: 4
- Modification: M7 x 23 from 06-95 production. Can be installed in all transmissions
- 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
2 Bolt
- Attaches reverse gear idler shaft
- 20 NM (15 ft lb)
3 Transmission housing
4 Cover Plate -- 50 NM (37 ft lb)
5 O-ring
6 Spring -- Presses selector shaft and selector lever into 3rd/4th gear plane
7 Selector shaft
8 Bolt -- M8 x 35
- Qty: 2
- Install below lock bolt (9)
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
10 Spring with thrust washer
11 Drive flange
12 Dished Washer
13 Circlip -- (always replace)
14 Cover -- (always replace, destroyed during removal)
15 Bolt -- M8 x 52
- Qty: 12
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
16 Attachment bolt
- For speedometer speed sensor
- 5 Nm (44 in lb)
17 Retainer -- (For speedometer speed sensor)
18 Speedometer speed sensor
19 O-ring -- (always replace)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.