How do you guys properly align the shifter?
10-01-2008, 07:48 AM
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How do you guys properly align the shifter?
<center><img src="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/pics/int37-finished.jpg"></center><p>This is what I have found after doing some searching. Is it a good method, any tips or tricks?
TIA
First replace the two 10mm nuts at the back, and tighten down the two in the front of the console. Now using the
unsupplied loctite you purchased, place a small amount on the thread of the
2 6mm bolts that connect the shifter linkage to the transmission linkage. This
is a very important step in preventing the bolts from vibrating loose
over time. Now position the shifter so that the bottom linkage is easily accessible,
reinstall the plate and the bolt. Do not completely tighten the bottom 6mm bolt,
you will adjust this later to ensure proper alignment of the assembly. Reinstall
the top 6mm bolt, again do not tighten completely. Now with both bolts partially
tightened, align the shifter in the position sliding it forward and back until
it's sitting in the position you want it to be. Now tighten the two bolts (snug)
and reinstall your shift ****. With the engine OFF, test that you can
easily shift through each gear including reverse. Make sure that the distance
between shifting from neutral to third, and neutral to fourth is the same. If
you can engage all gears easily, and the bottom linkage doesn't come in contact
with the shifter bucket, tighten down the 2 6mm bolts completely. Now reinstall
the sound break, and the 2 10mm nuts that secure it. Carefully reinstall the
shifter cover/shift **** and take your car for a spin! You're done!<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/int37.shtml">Found here - Shortshifter Install</a></li></ul>
TIA
First replace the two 10mm nuts at the back, and tighten down the two in the front of the console. Now using the
unsupplied loctite you purchased, place a small amount on the thread of the
2 6mm bolts that connect the shifter linkage to the transmission linkage. This
is a very important step in preventing the bolts from vibrating loose
over time. Now position the shifter so that the bottom linkage is easily accessible,
reinstall the plate and the bolt. Do not completely tighten the bottom 6mm bolt,
you will adjust this later to ensure proper alignment of the assembly. Reinstall
the top 6mm bolt, again do not tighten completely. Now with both bolts partially
tightened, align the shifter in the position sliding it forward and back until
it's sitting in the position you want it to be. Now tighten the two bolts (snug)
and reinstall your shift ****. With the engine OFF, test that you can
easily shift through each gear including reverse. Make sure that the distance
between shifting from neutral to third, and neutral to fourth is the same. If
you can engage all gears easily, and the bottom linkage doesn't come in contact
with the shifter bucket, tighten down the 2 6mm bolts completely. Now reinstall
the sound break, and the 2 10mm nuts that secure it. Carefully reinstall the
shifter cover/shift **** and take your car for a spin! You're done!<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/int37.shtml">Found here - Shortshifter Install</a></li></ul>
10-01-2008, 02:55 PM
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Good Call!
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