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Short shifter (2.0) for Golf III & Jetta III

Author : Rob Saccone (golfgen3) Posted on : 15/11/2004
Model : Volkswagen Category : Driveterrain - Shifter Linkage
Source : http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1500437
 
Tools needed:
1) 13mm metric for the only nut in this DIY project



2. Needle nose pliers (to remove and install the bushing out of ABD shifter plate)
3. Both hands for this one!
Removal of 2.0 shifter weight and plate (Illustrations show ABD shifter parts being removed and stock units being installed, but procedures are the same in reverse)
Note:
Remember to always set your parking brake, and set the gears in neutral and becareful of electrical connections, you're gona really have to get in your engine bay for this one


1. Remove the two cotter pins holding the shift weight in its corresponding bushings
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2. Remove the shift weight in the order shown



3. Now remove the one 13mm nut and remove the shift plate off the thread



5. You will have to hold the shift plate while unbolting the nut (direction for removal as shown)



5. The opening where the shift plate is held by the nut is rectangular, when the shift plate is removed the thread should be up as far as possible revealing the rectangular metal piece which will hold the shift plate in the correct position.
Simply install the shift plate in the reverse direction as shown in the photos, dont over torque the nut


6. Take your stock shift weight



And match it up to fit in its proper bushings



7. Replace the two cotter pins and make sure to push in far enough that they lock in place, check they aren't lose and you're done!



I used some good old lithium grease to lubricate the bushings.
Give her a drive around the block just to test it out.


Modified by golfgen3 at 2:36 PM 7-19-2004
 

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References

  • http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1500437
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