Shift Forks

2016 Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive, 2.0L Eng VIN NSECTION Shift Forks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Volkswagen CC, 2010 Volkswagen CC, and 2009 Volkswagen CC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Thrust Plate VW 402
  • Punch VW 411
  • Tube Trans. Drive Shaft VW 426
  • Thrust Pad 16.5/28 mm Dia. VW 431
  • Kukko Extractor 18.5-23.5 mm 21/3
  • Kukko Support 22/1
Fig 1: Identifying Selector Rods & Shift Forks
GWWN34-10055Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  1. Insulation Mat
    • Can be removed and installed by hand.
  2. Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 1st and 2nd Gear
  3. Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 3rd and 4th Gear
  4. Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 5th and 6th Gear
    • On some transmissions, is also for the reverse gear selector fork bearing.
  5. Reverse Gear Selector Fork
    • On the shaft for the reverse gear selector fork, refer to Figure.
    • From transmission build date 6 March 2006, ball sleeve has been omitted.
    • Sliding omission
    • Reverse gear selector fork is adapted.
    • If the shaft for the reverse gear selector fork is deleted, bearing on the selector shaft for the 5th and 6th gear selector fork, refer to Figure.
    • Reverse gear selector fork differentiation, refer to Fig 2.
  6. Ball Sleeve
    • Removing, refer to Fig 3.
    • Installing, refer to Fig 4.
    • From transmission build date 6 March 2006, ball sleeve has been omitted.
    • Sliding omission.

Reverse Gear Selector Fork Differentiation 

Fig 2: Identifying Reverse Gear Shift Fork Differentiation
GWWN34-10746Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
Dimension "a" mm Reverse gear selector fork Mounting
24 With ball sleeve On the shaft for the reverse gear selector fork, refer to Figure.
18 Without ball sleeve
15 Without ball sleeve Selector shaft with selector fork for 5th and 6th gear, refer to Figure.
Fig 3: Identifying Internal Puller & Support
GWWN34-1094Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

A - Internal puller 18 to 23 mm, for example, Kukko extractor 18.5-23.5 mm 21/3

B - Counter support, for example, Kukko support 22/1

Through Transmission Build Date 5 March 2006 - Press in the Reverse Gear Selector Fork Ball Sleeve 

Fig 4: Pressing In Reverse Gear Selector Fork Ball Sleeve
GWWN34-1095Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
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