Shift Linkage
Shift Rod Drive. Engines 1.6 L A – shift rods B – gear selector rod Arrow A gear shift Arrow B gear selector movement
Shift Cable Drive. Engines 1.8 L A – shift rods B – gear selector rod C – exhaust system heat shield Remove before removing the shift drive 1 – shift lever 2 – guide lever with catch/cable Arrow A gear shift Arrow B gear selector movement
When engaging a gear, distinguish between the lateral movement (gear selection) of the shift lever to the neutral position and the actual gear shift. On vehicles with 1.6 L engines, both movements are transmitted to the transmission through rods.
On models with 1.8 L engines, two cables are used instead of rods to transmit shift lever movements. After removing the transmission or disassembling the shift drive, it must be adjusted again.
CAUTION
Lubricate all bearings and friction surfaces with AUDI G 052 142 A grease.2. Lubricate all bearings and friction surfaces with AUDI G 052 142 A2 grease.
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