M/T - Upshift Light Switch and Spring-Loaded Final Drive

1984 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHCSECTION M/T - Upshift Light Switch and Spring-Loaded Final Drive
84VW02
Applies To

Convertible, Jetta

Rabbit, Scirocco
Group


39
Subject

4-speed & 5-speed manual transmission 020

Part Identifier N/A
Key Points

^ Transmission switch for upshift light

^ Spring-loaded final drive flanges

A-089
Number

84-01

June 4, 1984
Vehicles with upshift indicator use a new transmission switch to activate upshift light and also the reverse lights..

Modified selector shaft is also used and is now retained with a peg bolt instead of retaining screw.

FIGURE 1 - 4-SPEED TRANSMISSION:




A - upshift/reverse light switch B - peg bolt to retain selector shaft

FIGURE 3 - 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION:




A - upshift/reverse light switch B - peg bolt to retain selector shaft

FIGURE 2 - 4-SPEED SELECTOR SHAFT:




FIGURE 4 - 5-SPEED SELECTOR SHAFT:




Note

Before removing selector shaft, remove peg bolt and upshift/reverse light switch.



Spring-loaded final drive flanges, repairing

FIGURE 5 - FINAL DRIVE FLANGE OIL SEAL, REMOVING:




FIGURE 6 - FINAL DRIVE FLANGE OIL SEAL, INSTALLING:




- remove seal using support to avoid damaging sleeve

FIGURE 7 - SLEEVE, REMOVING:




- crease sleeve in
- remove with pliers

Note

Always install new sleeve

FIGURE 8 - SLEEVE, INSTALLING:




FIGURE 9 - DIFFERENTIAL BEARING/INNER RACE, REMOVING:




FIGURE 10 - RING GEAR, REMOVING:




Note

See Repair Manual Microfiche for other repair operations.
RENDER: 1.0x

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