How To: Adjust Gear Selector Linkage (with Video)

[Bowders1]

Hi folks here is a working video for Gear linkage adjustment although I can't claim fame to making it 

 

Mk4, mk5,  shifter adjustment procedure

The factory service manual says that on the mk4 and newer, you have to remove the center console and lock the shifter knob to adjust the shifter cables, but this is not the case certainly for MK4 Golf platform cars. 

On the mk4 you should have enough room to reach in there.

Below is a mk4 shifter assembly (2002 model linkage shown earlier versions (2000) have slightly different cable ends 

Pull the black ring back to compress the spring (removed for illustration). This will expose the shifter cable end and release its threads from the threads on the cable. Move it forwards or backwards 1 thread/notch to "skip" over the threads and then release the spring to clamp the end onto the cable threads. If you wish to lock the springs in the compressed position, turn the black plastic ring. This is not necessary if you're just moving the end slightly - just pull the ring back, adjust, and release.

Here is the working video 

 

Edited 17 January, 2014 by Bowders1

[RoadWarrior]

Thanks Bowders - spot on

[snaler]

Ahh, --   shorts and flip flops.....that's just too much!!!

 

(I watched this one 

) Edited 11 February, 2014 by snaler