Installing the primary shaft (VW Golf 2)

Insert the assembled primary shaft together with the rod and forks of III/IV gears. In this case, it is necessary to lift the reverse gear (see figure 287).

Before performing further operations, you must read the description of the installation of the rod locking device.

Install a special bracket (the same as during disassembly).

Insert or press the bearing with the closed part towards the gearbox housing.

Install the reverse gear rod into the joint with the drive flange, and the gear shift control lever with the reverse gear pinion (see figure 289).

Turn the rod to the right and grab the lever that controls the gear shift.

Install a bolt in the gear shift control lever so that there is a gap of 1.3-2.8 small between the lever and the 1st/2nd gear forks. Tighten the bolt to a torque of 35 Nm.

If no parts have been replaced, the old adjusting washers can be installed on the primary shaft. If at least one part has been replaced, the position of the primary shaft must be adjusted in the same way as the secondary shaft.