Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 116

35-'Transmission and Rear 4xle
16. GEAR SHIFT LEVER
TO REMOVE
(1) Carefully take out the floor mat from the cab and
undo the two bolts from the gearshift lever ball housing
mounting on the floor panel.
(2) Withdraw the gearshift lever with spring and stop
plate.
(3) Thoroughly clean all components.
TO INSTAL
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure,
observing the following points:
(1) Carefully check the gearshift lever, stop plate and
shifting rod end for wear, rust or damage. Renew parts, if
necessary.
(2) Ensure that, while installing the stop plate, the
turned-up edge on the plate is on the right-hand side when
viewed from the rear to the front of the vehicle.
(3) All moving parts should be lubricated with
multi-purpose grease.
(4) Position the gearshift ball housing so that the lever
is vertical while in the neutral position. The stop plate
should be fully seated in the hollow flange of the ball
housing.
(5) Check the gearshift lever rubber boot for
deterioration or damage and renew, if necessary.
(6) Check gearshift lever position by engaging gears and
correct, if necessary.
17. GEAR SHIFT ROD AND GUIDE
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TO REMOVE
(1) Raise the vehicle, support on stands and release the
hand brake.
(2) Remove the gearshift lever as already described.
(3) Remove the cover plate under the pedal linkage.
(4) Undo the lock wire at the front shift rod coupling
and remove the front screw.
(5) Disconnect the handbrake cables from the
equaliser.
(6) Withdraw the gearshift rod toward the front end.
(7) Remove the guide from the shift rod.
TO INSTAL
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure
observing the following points.
· (1) Check the condition of the gearshift rod and guide
for wear and alignment. Renew parts, if necessary.
(2) Lubricate the gearshift rod and guide, where
required, with multi-purpose grease.
(3) Connect the shift rod coupling and lock with wire.
( 4) Adjust the hand brake and check the effectiveness.
(5) Raise the vehicle and remove the supporting stands
and lower the vehicle to the floor.
Details of Adjusting Tool VW 297 in Position for Adjusting
Final Drive Gears.