Gearshift Lever
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1986 Audi Coupe, 1986 Audi 5000, and 1986 Audi 4000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place gearshift lever in 1st gear, push to left stop and release. Lever must spring back 1/4-3/8" to right. Place lever in 5th gear position, push shift lever to right stop and release. Lever must spring back 1/4-3/8" to left. Lever must spring back approximately same distance in both directions.
- If gearshift lever does not spring back as indicated, loosen gearshift lever housing (stop plate) bolts and move housing slightly sideways in slots. If this adjustment does not correct hard shifting, adjust linkage. See GEARSHIFT LINKAGE .