Important!
Subject:
Model(s):
Please give copies to all
your VW Technicians
Technical Bulletin
Shifter Lever, Vibrating/Knocking
with 02J Transmission
Group:
Number:
2000
Date:
34
99–04
Dec 7, 1999New Beetle, Golf, New Jetta
Condition
Shifter lever vibrating/knocking in 1st, 2nd,
3rd or 4th gears.
May be caused by transmission vibrations
traveling through the selector shaft and shifter
cables to the shifter lever.
Service
For vehicles with this condition perform the
following:
Note:
Enlarge
to 3/8 in.
approx.
9.5mm
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2
Enlarge
to 3/8 in.
approx.
9.5mm
For New Beetle, see Golf/Jetta Repair Manual
until next VESIS release 00–1(procedures are
similar).
– Remove selector mechanism cover -1- from
transmission, see Repair Manual “Gear Selector Mechanism (from 5/99), servicing”.
– Remove selector shaft -2-, see Repair Manu-
al “Transmission Selector Mechanism (from
5/99), disassembling and assembling”.
– Enlarge both selector shaft housing
attachment holes -arrows- to 3/8 in. (approx.
9.5mm).
– Install Part No: 02J 301 233C (selector
shaft -2-) see Repair Manual “Transmission
Selector Mechanism (from 5/99), disassembling and assembling”.
– Reinstall selector mechanism cover -1- into
transmission using sealant AMV 188 200 03
or equivalent.
34-A057
C 34–99–04
E 1999 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
– If necessary adjust Shift cables see “Gear
Selector Mechanism (from 5/99), servicing”.
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Technical Bulletin
– If necessary, adjust according to one of the
following conditions.
Vibration/knocking from 1st or 3rd gear:
– Loosen selector mechanism.
Illustration shows selector mechanism
housing with shaft and cables removed.
– Turn housing -1- right (clockwise as far as
possible).
– Tighten selector mechanism bolts to 25 Nm.
(18 ft. lb.).
34-A058
Vibration/knocking from 2nd or 4th gear:
– Loosen selector mechanism.
Illustration shows selector mechanism
housing with shaft and cables removed.
– Turn housing -1- left (counter clockwise as
far as possible).
– Tighten selector mechanism bolts to 25 Nm.
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34-A059
(18 ft. lb.).
– Road test vehicle.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only.
Always check with your Parts Dept. for
the latest parts information.
– If minor vibration/knocking is still present,
readjust selector shaft housing (see previous
steps).
C 34–99–04
E 1999 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use
the following:
Part Identifier: 3445
Labor Operation: 3445510 160 TU
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