1999 AUDI A4 01W Transmission Shift Linkage And Servicing Workshop Manual

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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 heat shield.

- 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, noting 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
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- Install heat shield.
- Align exhaust system free of stress.
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Tightening torques

Component
Tightening
torque
Shift mechanism housing to
body 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Shift rod to transmission 23 Nm (17 ft lb)1)
Pivot rod to transmission 40 Nm (30 ft lb) 1) Always replace bolt.
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Shift linkage, adjusting


Requirements

Components of shift mechanism and linkage
must be in proper working condition
Shift mechanism must move freely
Transmission, clutch and clutch assembly
must be in proper working condition
Transmission in neutral

- Remove shift knob and housing cover.

- Remove cover for shift mechanism housing (arrows).
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- Measure dimension between body opening and
rear shift rod (in shift mechanism).

If dimension -a- is not attained: Dimension -a-: 37 mm (1.46 in.).

- Loosen bolt for pivot rod (arrow -2-).
Rear pivot rod (in shift mechanism) should move freely in both
directions on slide.
- Adjust dimension -a- by moving pivot rod (in shift mechanism).
- Tighten pivot rod bolt.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lb).
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- Loosen ball housing nuts (arrows -A- and -B-).
- Align ball housing horizontally Page 34
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- Tighten ball housing nuts (arrows -A- and -B-).

Arrow -A-: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
Arrow -B-: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)

- Loosen bolt for shift rod (arrow).
Connection between shift rod and shift mechanism must move freely.
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- Align shift lever so it is positioned slightly toward
rear.

Note:
The position of the shift lever should not change when bolt is tightened. Dimension -a- between ball stop buffers and ball housing should be
equal on both sides.
- Have second technician hold shift lever.
- Tighten bolt for shift rod.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lb).
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Shift mechanism adjustment, checking


Shift lever must rest in 3rd/4th shift gate
when transmission is in neutral.

- Operate clutch.

- Make sure all gears can be engaged properly.

- Check operation of reverse gear lock.

- Move shift mechanism into 5th/reverse gear
gate and move in direction of reverse gear (do
not push shift lever too hard).

The movement up to stop reverse gear lock
must be 5-10 mm (0.20-0.40 in.) (measured at
shift knob).

- Reduce pressure on shift lever, so it can move
back.

Shift lever should return by itself from the
5th/reverse gear gate and move into 3rd/4th
gear gate.

- Check fine adjustment if necessary Page 34
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