Shift Forks

Shift Forks

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Thrust Plate (VW 402)

• Subframe Support Assm. Device (3290)

• Thrust Pad 16.5/28 mm Dia. (VW 431)

• Assembly Tool (3301)

• Spacer (VW 472/2)

• Drift (10-206)

• Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror (80-200)

• Assembly Mandrel (10-508)

• Spring Strut Compressor (2070)

Shift Segment Identification





Dimension - a -

1 1st and 2nd gear selector segments = 11.4 mm
2 3rd and 4th gear selector segments = 7.7 mm
3 5th gear selector segment = 12.1 mm

Removing the Lock Washer





- Secure the selector fork in vise with protective pads - B - on the jaws.

- Pry off the lock washer - A - in the - direction of the arrow -.

Installing the Lock Washer





- Press the lock washer in the groove in the shift segment using a socket wrench

• The shift segment must still rotate easily after the lock washer is installed.

A 10 mm socket
B Protective pads

Removing the Ball Bearings





• Be careful not to bend the selector forks when removing and installing the ball bearings.

Installing the Ball Bearing Inner Race - A - into the Outer Race





The bearing inner race must engage with outer race.

Installing the Ball Bearing into the Selector Fork





The depression inside the thrust piece (3290/1) faces the ball bearing.

Selector Fork with the Shift Segments Installed










Shift segment allocation, refer to => [ Shift Segment Identification ].