M/T - Difficulty Shifting In and Out of Gear
Group: 30Number: 93-04
Date: June 15, 1993
Subject:
Shifting Difficulties
Model(s):
Golf, GTI, Jetta, Corrado, Passat, Cabriolet and EuroVan with 020, 02A and 02B manual
transmissions
All m.y.
Condition
Transmission Intermittently difficult to shift in and out of gear.
Production
Installation of clutch disc with nickel-plated hub.
Service
Ensure that the shift linkage and clutch free play is adjusted properly and is not causing the complaint.
If the shift linkage is adjusted properly proceed as follows.
Remove transmission.
Thoroughly clean main shaft splines with wire brush.
Use just enough Moly lubricating paste/spray, part number G 000 100, on the main shaft splines to allow the clutch disc to slide freely.
Slide the clutch disc back and forth a few times on the main shaft and then wipe off any excess lubricant.
CAUTION
If too much is applied, excess lubricant will end up on the clutch disc face causing the disc to stick to either the pressure plate or the flywheel. This will cause difficult shifting and/or grinding into gear
Only install clutch discs with nickel-plated hubs.
These clutch discs can be identified by the color of the hub. The hubs have a shiny stainless steel like appearance.
Earlier version clutch disc hubs are phosphate coated. The hubs on these discs have a flat gray or black appearance and must not be used.