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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, HOUSINGSHIFT FORKS, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLINGNOTES
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Shift forks, disassembling and assembling: Notes
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Notes
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The following list pertains to Fig 1 .
- Shift segment
- Identifying, see Identifying shift segments
- Must still rotate freely after installing circlip
- Circlip
- Always replace
- Pry off with screwdriver
- Installing, see Installing circlip
- 5th gear shift fork
- Adjusting, see ADJUSTING 5TH GEAR
- 5th gear selector jaw
- Bolt
- Tightening torque: 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
- 5th gear selector plate
- Circlip
- Washer
- 3rd gear (3GR)/4th gear (4GR) selector plate
- 1st/2nd gear selector plate
- Reverse gear selector plate
- 3rd (3GR)/4th gear (4GR) shift fork
- With shift segments, see Shift fork with installed shift segments
- Shift segment
- Identifying, see Identifying shift segments
- Must still rotate freely after installing circlip
- Bearing
- Bearing inner race
- Removing, see Removing bearing inner race
- Installing, see Installing bearing inner race
- 1st/2nd gear shift fork
- With shift segments, see Shift fork with installed shift segments
- Shift segment
- Identifying, see Identifying shift segments
- Must still rotate freely after installing circlip
- Circlip
- Support
- For reverse gear shift fork
- Reverse gear shift fork
- Spring
- Sliding piece
- Domed-type
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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.