Attention: a special tool is required to adjust the shift actuator. If there is no such tool, adjustment cannot be made. In this case, before removing, mark with paint or scriber the position of the cable rod counter-support on the gearbox and the bolts on the gearbox levers. This will allow the tie rods to be installed in the same position they were in before removal. After installation, check the gear selector, if necessary, adjust in the VAG workshop
Place the shift lever in neutral position.
Remove lever handle and cover, see chapter «Body».
Loosen bolt -A- and nut -B- at the selector levers on the gearbox so that the drive cables in the elongated holes are free and can move.
Loosen the bolt -C-, install the gauge for the gearshift lever VAG 3192.
Turn the hook for fastening the gauge under the base plate and tighten the nut -D-.
Push the gearshift lever to the left fixed position of the sliding element. Push the shift lever together with the sliding element of the caliber to the left (arrow) as far as it will go and secure with bolt -E-.
Push the shift lever to the right fixed position in the direction of the arrow. Tighten bolt -C-.
Install the wedge element and the insert pin VAG 3192/1 on the shift lever on the gearbox. Insert the wedge element between the lever and the lever cover without play.
Attention: When doing this, the gearshift lever must not be raised.
In this position, screw both drive cables to the levers. Make sure that the cable between the counter-support and the fixing bolt is taut.
Remove gauge and wedge element.
Examination
Check if the shift lever is on the 3/4 shift line.
Change all gears. In this case, pay special attention to the action of the reverse gear lock. Readjust the gear selector if necessary.
Install the shift lever cover, screw the lever head.
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