Removing Shift Linkage on 6 Speed

[gilber33]

I'm replacing the clutch on my 2005 avant with a 6 speed transmission. Every write up I have read talks about removing the allen bolt with the washer on it, which I did. And then a 10mm bolt to pull the shifter off the piece that goes into the trans.

I don't see that anywhere on mine. From the shifter, both pieces are completely solid that go to the shift mechanism on the transmission. This is what I have:



The only bolt I see is right up front there, is that what I need to loosen?

Also, all the write ups talk about 2 plugs on the driver side of the transmission. I do not see any on mine. I had one on the passenger side and that is all.



Thanks

[19jdog]

There are 2 connections unless you want to drop the shifter box with the transmission.

Check the pics 7 and 8 for reference...http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ual-Conversion

[gilber33]

There are 2 connections unless you want to drop the shifter box with the transmission.

Check the pics 7 and 8 for reference...http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ual-Conversion

I'm sorry, but maybe you didn't read my post or look at the pictures. Mine are completely different then what is referenced in that thread. Like I said, I do not have the 10mm bolt to separate the gear selector. That is my issue.

From what I've gathered that 10mm bolt that separates the gear selector is for 5 speed transmissions only, not 6 speed.

[19jdog]

Its been awhile since ive been in there but that 10mm next to the red boot looks like mine and I have a 6 speed. That damn 10mm left me stranded once cause it became loose. I couldn't shift and needed a tow home.

[19jdog]

Your shifter linkage does not look like this? Cause mine does.

[5ktq]

This is an 01E (can't find pic of a 02X), but i think the linkage is similar. Closer than 01A, anyway, which is what is posted above^ 5spd...



need to take that nut off the selector shaft, and the little cross bar (to remove selector rod). Need to remove the steady rod (pass side) if you want to remove the whole linkage thing.

[gilber33]

Your shifter linkage does not look like this? Cause mine does.

No. Look at the picture.

[gilber33]

This is an 01E (can't find pic of a 02X), but i think the linkage is similar. Closer than 01A, anyway, which is what is posted above^ 5spd...



need to take that nut off the selector shaft, and the little cross bar (to remove selector rod). Need to remove the steady rod (pass side) if you want to remove the whole linkage thing.

I have an 02x I assume, then? I just need to remove whatever to drop the transmission. I'm assuming the first thing I need to do to remove the shift linkage is that bolt right up front.

Is the 02X the code for the 6 speed transmission found in the B6?

[19jdog]

This is an 01E (can't find pic of a 02X), but i think the linkage is similar. Closer than 01A, anyway, which is what is posted above^ 5spd...



need to take that nut off the selector shaft, and the little cross bar (to remove selector rod). Need to remove the steady rod (pass side) if you want to remove the whole linkage thing.

I am completely wrong, thanks for the info 5ktq.

I should have known this since my transmission came from a 06 S4.

My bad Gliber

[5ktq]

02-03 V6's have the 01E trans, 04- V6's and ALL 6spd 1.8Ts have the 02X.


Actually... that box in my pic must be an 02X after all... No speed sensor (01E has one), and the back half of the case is different...

this is definitely 01E which you don't have.. notice linkage the same but the back case is different, and there is a speed sensor by the front output shaft




Your picture isn't high enough up, it kinda looks like they added some extra support or something on the piece of linkage you do have visible (the nut below the red boot.. or is that on the selector shaft?)

[gilber33]

02-03 V6's have the 01E trans, 04- V6's and ALL 6spd 1.8Ts have the 02X.


Actually... that box in my pic must be an 02X after all... No speed sensor (01E has one), and the back half of the case is different...

That was my other thing. The write ups talk about two sensors on the driver side of the transmission. Mine has none.

So the one bolt on the front of the gear selector in my picture comes out and it comes off?

[5ktq]

http://workshop-manuals.com/audi/a4_...linder_engine/

undo steady rod and the cross link on pass side (up HIGH!)


then undo the drivers side selector shaft one, looks like the nut in your pic


and there should only be the backup light connector.

[gilber33]

Awesome. Thank you!

[5ktq]

Dont forget the slave cyl too!

[Spike00513]

Dont forget the slave cyl too!

Don't ever forget ANYTHING or you could get stranded.

On top of that, I hear that metal has a little bit of give in it, meaning that although a bolt feels cinched when you initially tighten it, this can change over time and should be tightened a little bit more again later, or at least checked. To prevent it from backing its way out and falling out, with the help of car vibration.

Maybe I should've practiced more thread-cleaning and fastener replacement (with new), other than that I've just used regular blue loc-tite.
I assume this is why cotter pins and safety wired things exist.

[ADCS]

In my experience it is a lot simpler to remove the shift linkage from the chassis side and leave the trans side connected. Just mark the linkages and fasteners before removal.

Remove radio
Remove climate control
Remove shifter surround and shifter
No need to be a contortionist under the car.

And pull the shifter linkage back for added clearance near the slave if you are removing the whole unit instead of the line.

[gilber33]

In my experience it is a lot simpler to remove the shift linkage from the chassis side and leave the trans side connected. Just mark the linkages and fasteners before removal.

Remove radio
Remove climate control
Remove shifter surround and shifter
No need to be a contortionist under the car.

And pull the shifter linkage back for added clearance near the slave if you are removing the whole unit instead of the line.

That sounds like way more work. All the shift linkage is already undone besides this last bolt. I haven't had any issues with getting to anything. It's actually been a lot easier than most have made it out to be up to this point. Just need to undo the shift linkage and axle and driveshaft bolts and it's ready to come out.

[caluma4x4]

I agree with gilber33 one 16mm nut on the actual shifter linkage, one 10mm on the small stabiliser bar and one torx on the shifter box stabiliser.