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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999PASSAT SEDAN (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSSHIFTER M/T
1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)
Shifter M/T
1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)SECTION Shifter M/T
Selector mechanism, servicing
Note: Lubricate all mountings and sliding surfaces with Polyuric grease, Part No. G 052 142 A2.
1. Shift knob
^ Remove together with cover
2. Cover
^ Separating from shift knob Fig. 1
^ Connect to shift knob before installing
3. Circlip
^ Always replace
4. Spacer sleeve
5. Spring
6. Ball stop
^ Insert spring and spacer sleeve in the ball stop and assemble on the gear lever so that the spring and sleeve are on the right when looking toward the front of vehicle.
^ Install circlip (item 18) before installing
7. Spring
8. Bushing
^ Installed position: The rounded end faces the gear lever
9. Gear lever
^ Only fits in one position in the ball housing
10. Spacer tube
11. 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
12. 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
13. Cover
14. 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
15. Connecting piece
16. 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
17. Connecting piece
18. Circlip
^ Always replace
^ Remove before removing the ball stop
^ Installed position: the rounded side faces toward ball housing (item 20)
19. Buffer
20. Ball housing
21. Rear push rod
22. Socket head bolt
^ 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
23. Socket head bolt
^ 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
24. Washer
25. Gearshift housing
26. 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
27. Self-locking nut
^ 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
28. Selector fork
29. Bolt
30. Tensioning ring
31. Boot
^ Remove catalyst and front heat shield before removing and installing boot
Note:
^ Carefully pull boot over selector rod
^ Place boot on the marks on selector rod and push rod
32. Selector rod
33. Clamping piece
34. Socket head bolt
^ 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
35. Self-locking bolt
^ 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
36. Socket head bolt
^ 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
37. Washer
^ The convex side faces to push rod
38. Washer
39. Front push rod
Fig. 1 Separating cover from shift knob
- Turn cover inside out.
- Carefully pry segment with a screwdriver in direction of arrow while pulling shift knob out.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.