1999 AUDI A4 manual transmission

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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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- 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
.

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
-79
.
- Align exhaust system free of stress.
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