tow AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G 01A Transmission Shift Linkage Service Workshop Manual

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23 -
Circlip
Always replaceRemove before removing ball stopRounded side faces ball housing (item - 25
-)
24 -
Buffer
25 -
Ball housing Buffers for ball stop on left and right must
be in place Insert so that shift detent for reverse gear
faces toward left
26 -
Rear shift rod
27 -
Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
28 -
Bolt 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
29 -
Washer
30 -
Shift mechanism housing
31 -
Nut 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
32 -
Bolt
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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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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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