tow AUDI A6 1999 C5 / 2.G 01E Transmission Shift Control Mechanism Workshop Manual

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Selector mechanism, removing and
installing


Removing

- Unscrew shift knob from shift lever.

Note:
Shift cover is removed together with the cover for
center console.

- Slightly lift off cover for center console upward (arrows -A-).
- Pull cover slightly toward back (arrow -B-), then lift complete cover
upward.
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- Remove heat shield for left-hand inner joint -1- from transmission
(arrows).
- Disconnect left-hand drive axle -1-, lift toward front and tie up.
- Remove rear section of exhaust system (rearward of exhaust pipe
clamp(s)):
- Remove heat shield above driveshaft.

- Remove heat shield for driveshaft from cover for Torsen differential
(arrows).
- Remove driveshaft Page 39
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- Loosen bolt for selector rod (arrow).
Connection between selector rod and selector mechanism should
move freely.
- Adjust gear shift as follows:

Note:
The illustration shows the gear shift from behind (looking towards the front
of the vehicle).
Gear shift vertical, maximum inclination of 3 to the right (angle )
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