Selector Mechanism Assembly Overview, Transmission Side

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transmission Selector Mechanism Up To 05.99

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

1. Selector shaft 
2. Stop ring 
3. Ball sleeve 
   • Removing Figure
   • Pressing in Figure
4. Oil seal 
   • Pry out with screwdriver
   • Installing Figure
5. Selector mechanism cover 
6. Sleeve 
   • The lug points to reverse light switch
   • Lightly coat lug with MoS₂ grease
7. Hex nut, 25 Nm 
   • Self-locking
   • Always replace
8. Housing 
   • For back-up light switch
9. Bolt 
10. Cap 
    • For transmission breather
11. Sleeve 
    • Drive in onto stop if present as an individual part
12. Gear selector lever 
    • Install so that master spline aligns with selector shaft
    • Can be replaced with selector mechanism installed
    • Installation position GEAR SELECTOR LEVER/RELAY LEVER ACTUATING ARM/BALANCE WEIGHT INSTALLATION POSITION 
13. Relay lever 
    • Installation position GEAR SELECTOR LEVER/RELAY LEVER ACTUATING ARM/BALANCE WEIGHT INSTALLATION POSITION 
14. Nut, 15 Nm 
15. Actuating arm 
    • With axis pin for mounting relay lever
    • Installation position GEAR SELECTOR LEVER/RELAY LEVER ACTUATING ARM/BALANCE WEIGHT INSTALLATION POSITION 
16. Bolt 
    • Press into actuating arm
17. O-ring 
    • Pull onto actuating arm axis pin
18. Spacer 
    • Press into relay lever
19. Locking bolt, 40 Nm 
20. End cover