Proper Shift Lever Alignment (Long)

[cjmck422]

Hi Mike, I've been doin' a little more research on this topic, and the general consensus I get seems to be that there is an equal distance ahead of the shift rod hanger and behind, so therefore, the shift rod bushing can be replaced (in a super) without completely removing the shift rod from the vehicle.  Once the shift lever is removed, the coupler and return spring mount removed, the shift rod can be inched forward through the shift lever hole using long needle-nose pliers (also using a bent coat hanger to hook around the shift rod and support it level) sliding it forward just enough to clear the hanger bracket and slip the bushing in place, lube up the bushing, and slide the rod back into place (applying grease to the rod every few inches to keep the bushing lubed).  Sounds like a good approach, in theory, anyway.  So when my new bushing arrives, I'll give it a try, otherwise, I'll have to see just how the frot "crash box" is removed to gain access to the shift rod hole.  I'll keep you posted.  Thanks.

[Bookwus]

Hiya Chris,

Hah!  News to me.

And that's what makes VWs so interesting.  You learn something new each day!

[68autobug]

Hiya Chris,

Jeez!  Truth be told, I am not a SuperBeetle kinda guy.  Not that I don't like them; I just don't have a buncha experience with 'em.

But I'm thinking that the shift rod removal process ought to be pretty much the same.  One still has to remove it from the front of the center tunnel (that means through the framehead and that #3 oval plate.  You seem to have found cover #2.  No cover #1?

I'm pretty sure the supers don't have the round hole in the front apron Mike...

only NON Supers...

I have a couple of new bushes in My draw... lol

still haven't done one..... lol

LEE