1997 AUDI A4 01A Transmission Shift Linkage Service Workshop Manual

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Shift linkage, servicing

Notes:

Adjusting Page 34
-12
.

To remove the complete shift linkage, remove
the exhaust system.
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To disassemble the shift linkage in the
installation position, the shift mechanism
housing must be lowered.
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1 -
Shift knob
2 -
Bushing
3 -
Housing cover
Carefully pry out latch in rear section of
center console
4 -
Top part of retaining frame
5 -
Bottom part of retaining frame
6 -
Bushing
7 -
Sleeve
8 -
Circlip Do not over-stretch when installing
9 -
Spacer bushing
10 -
Compression spring
11 -
Ball stop Insert compression spring and bushing into
the ball stop and assemble on shift
mechanism so that compression spring
and bushing are on right (direction of
travel) Install circlip (item - 23 -) before installing
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12 -
Compression spring
13 -
Bushing
Rounded side faces shift lever
14 -
Shift lever Can be installed into ball housing in one
position only
15 -
Spacer tube
16 -
Nut 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
17 -
Nut 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
18 -
Cover
19 -
Nut 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
20 -
Connecting piece
21 -
Nut 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
22 -
Connecting piece
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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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33 -
Nut
Always replace10 Nm (7 ft lb)Self locking
34 -
Shift fork
35 -
Bolt 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
36 -
Clamp
37 -
Shift rod With shift coupling
38 -
Bolt Always replace23 Nm (17 ft lb)Self locking
39 -
Pivot rod Avoid tension by first connecting pivot rod
to shift mechanism housing and rear shift
rod Hold bolt (item -42-) in place when
tightening nut (item -41-) Pivot rod, fastening 06.96 Fig. 1
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40 -
Bolt
40 Nm (30 ft lb)
41 -
Nut 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
42 -
Bolt
43 -
4546Mounting bracket for pivot rod Revised after 06.96 Fig. 1
44 -
Tensioning ring
45 -
Boot
To remove and install, remove Three Way
Catalytic Converter (TWC) and heat shield Carefully pull over shift rod and pivot rodWhen installing, place on markings of shift
rod and pivot rod Pivot rod, fastening 06.96 Fig. 1
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As of 06.96 the pivot rod is bolted directly to the transmission cover. The
additional mounting bracket ( item -43-, Page 34
-6 ) and its bolts are
deleted. For this reason the transmission cover was revised and equipped
with an additional mounting point.
Note:
Illustration shows manual transmission 012. Fig. 1
Pivot rod fastening to transmission 06.96
A - Socket-head bolt
40 Nm (30 ft lb)
B - Washer
Rounded side faces pivot rod
C - Rubber bushing
D - Pivot rod
E - Washer
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Shift mechanism, removing and
installing


Removing

- Remove shift knob and housing cover.

- Remove
center
console
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Interior, Repair Group 70


- Remove cover.

- Remove cover for shift mechanism housing (arrows).

- Remove nuts securing shift mechanism housing (arrows).
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