AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G 01A Transmission Shift Linkage Service User Guide

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Tightening torques

Component
Tightening
torque
Shift mechanism housing to
body 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Shift rod to transmission 23 Nm (17 ft lb)1)
Pivot rod to transmission 40 Nm (30 ft lb) 1) Always replace bolt
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Shift linkage, adjusting


Requirements

Components of shift mechanism and linkage
must be in proper working condition
Shift mechanism must move freely
Transmission, clutch and clutch assembly
must be in proper working condition
Transmission in neutral

- Remove shift knob and housing cover.

- Remove cover for shift mechanism housing (arrows).
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- Measure dimension between body opening and
rear shift rod (in shift mechanism).

If dimension -a- is not attained Dimension -a-: 37 mm (1.456 in.)

- Loosen bolt for pivot rod (arrow -2-).
Rear pivot rod (in shift mechanism) should move freely in both
directions on slide.
- Adjust dimension -a- by moving pivot rod.
- Tighten pivot rod bolt.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
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- Loosen ball housing nuts (arrows -A- and -B-).
- Align ball housing horizontally (item 25), Page 34
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- Tighten ball housing nuts (arrows -A- and -B-).

Arrow -A-: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
Arrow -B-: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)

- Loosen bolt for shift rod (arrow).
Connection between shift rod and shift mechanism must move freely.
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- Align shift lever so it is positioned slightly toward
rear.

Note:
The position of the shift lever should not change when bolt is tightened. Dimension -a- between ball stop buffers and ball housing should be
equal on both sides.
- Have second technician hold shift lever.
- Tighten bolt for shift rod.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
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Shift mechanism adjustment, checking


Requirement

Shift lever must rest in 3rd/4th gear gate
when transmission is in neutral.

- Operate clutch.

- Make sure all gears can be engaged properly.

- Check operation of reverse gear lock.

- Move shift mechanism into 5th/reverse-gear
gate and move in direction of reverse gear (do
not push shift lever too hard).

The movement up to stop reverse-gear lock
must be 5-10 mm (0.196-0.394 in.) (measured at
shift knob).

- Reduce pressure on shift lever, so it can move
back.

Shift lever should return by itself from the
5th/reverse gear gate and move into 3rd/4th
gear gate.
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- Check fine adjustment if necessary Page 34
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Fine adjustment
If shift adjustment is not OK, proceed as follows:

Note:
If only 5th gear and reverse gear cannot be engaged, the 5th and reverse
gear lock must be checked and replaced if necessary Page 34
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. - Loosen nuts for ball housing (arrows -A- and -B-).
- Move shift lever together with ball housing to right toward 5th/reverse
gear gate up to stop in transmission and hold in position.
- Press ball housing to left against shift lever.
- Hold shift lever and ball housing in position and tighten ball housing
nuts.

Arrow -A-: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
Arrow -B-: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
- Install covers and shift knob.
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