Shift Unit

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Thrust Piece VW 423
• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331
• Tube 37 mm Diameter T10203

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Unit

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1. Sleeve
   • For the selector shaft
   • Removing, refer to Figure
   • Installing, refer to Figure
2. Gearshift Shaft with Gearshift Cover
   • Replace together
3. Locking Elbow
   • For adjusting the shift mechanism
   • Removing, refer to Fig 2
   • Installing, refer to Fig 3
4. Relay Lever
   • Installed position, refer to Figure
   • Plastic relay lever as of 05/2007. Refer to PLASTIC RELAY LEVER 
5. Bearing Bushing
   • Not needed for the plastic relay lever
6. Seal
   • For the selector shaft
   • Pry out with a screwdriver
   • Inserting, refer to Fig 4
7. Cap
   • For the transmission ventilation
8. Selector Lever
   • Installing Figure.
   • Can be replaced with the shift mechanism still installed
   • Installed position Figure
   • Adjust the gearshift mechanism after installing. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, ADJUSTING 
9. Hexagon Nut, 23 Nm
   • Self-locking
   • Replace after removing
10. Lock Washer
    • Replace after removing
    • Not needed for the plastic relay lever

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Pin Removed From Shift Cover

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-- Remove the outer part of the locking elbow.

-- Pry out the locking elbow with a screwdriver.

Fig 3: Drive Locking Elbow In Shift Cover

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Installed position:

Marking -1- faces toward marking -2- on selector cover.

Fig 4: Insert Sealing Ring

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