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Gearshift Linkage: Scirocco

  1. Pull boot off housing. Loosen shift rod clamp bolt so lever moves freely on shift rod. Adjust shift finger in center of lock-out plate so that an equal distance is obtained on both sides of shift finger. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Adjusting Scirocco Shift Finger
    G82926Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  2. Adjust shift rod end so distance "A" is 9/16" (15 mm). See Fig 2 . Tighten shift rod clamp to 14 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). If shift linkage is spongy or jamming after adjustment, change distance "A" to 1/2" (13 mm). If shift linkage will not stay adjusted, install a new clamp bolt and lock nut.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Scirocco Shift Rod End
    G82927Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.