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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4 (5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02A (A3 PLATFORM))MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSINGSELECTOR SHAFT, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLINGNOTES
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Selector shaft, disassembling and assembling: Notes
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Notes
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The following list pertains to Fig 1 .
- Selector shaft
- Stop ring
- Ball sleeve
- Removing, see Removing ball sleeve from selector mechanism cover
- Installing, see Installing ball sleeve in selector mechanism cover
- Oil seal
- Pry out with screwdriver
- Installing, see Installing oil seal
- Cover
- Sleeve
- Tab faces Back -Up Light Switch (F4)
- Lightly lubricate tab with MoS2 grease
- Self-locking nut
- Tightening torque: 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
- Always replace
- Housing
- With Back-Up Light Switch (F4)
- Bolt
- Cap
- For transmission breather
- Sleeve
- Drive in to stop
- Transmission gearshift lever
- Install so that master spline aligns with selector shaft
- Can be replaced with selector mechanism installed
- Installation position, see GEAR SELECTOR LEVER AND RELAY LEVER, INSTALLATION POSITION
- Replacing, see Replacing transmission gearshift lever
- Relay lever
- Installation position, see GEAR SELECTOR LEVER AND RELAY LEVER, INSTALLATION POSITION
- Nut
- Tightening torque: 15 N.m (11 ft lb)
- Actuating arm
- With shaft for mounting relay lever
- Installation position, see GEAR SELECTOR LEVER AND RELAY LEVER, INSTALLATION POSITION
- Bolt
- Press into actuating arm
- O-rings
- Pull onto actuating arm shaft
- Spacer
- Press into relay lever
- Locking bolt
- Tightening torque: 40 N.m (30 ft lb)
- Cover
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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.