1998 AUDI A4 engine

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Shift linkage, servicing

Notes:

Adjusting Page 34
-12
.

To remove the complete shift linkage, remove
the exhaust system.
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 26

To disassemble the shift linkage in the
installation position, the shift mechanism
housing must be lowered.
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- Separate exhaust system behind Three Way
Catalytic Converter (TWC), if necessary remove
front exhaust system together with Three Way
Catalytic Converter (TWC).
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 26
- Remove driveshaft Page 39
-71
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Note:
Illustration shows manual transmission 012. - Remove shift rod (arrow -A-).
- Remove socket-head bolt on pivot rod (arrow -B-).
- Swing shift mechanism housing together with shift rod and pivot rod
downward and remove.
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Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, note the
following:

- Push shift rod on so that securing bolt fits into
recess of shift rod.

Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26 - Secure shift rod (arrow -A-).
- Secure pivot rod to transmission (arrow -B-).
- Adjust shift linkage Page 34
-12
.
- Install driveshaft Page 39
-71
.
- Adjust driveshaft Page 39
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- Align exhaust system free of stress.
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