Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2440

Fig. 20: Removing Flange Shafts 
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Take out flange shafts along with springs, thrust washers and tapered rings.  

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Remove both reverse shaft support bracket bolts (arrows). 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 Spd. Manual Transmission 02J - New Beetle

  

Fig. 21: Removing Reverse Shaft Support Bracket 
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Transmissions up to 05.99 

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Remove selector shaft with selector mechanism cover; to do this place selector shaft in neutral position. 
Then remove bolts (arrows) and pull selector shaft out of transmission housing.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 Spd. Manual Transmission 02J - New Beetle

  

Fig. 22: Removing Selector Shaft Out Of Transmission Housing 
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Transmissions as of 06.99 

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Remove selector shaft with selector mechanism cover; to do this place selector shaft in neutral position. 
Then remove bolts -arrows- and pull selector shaft out of transmission housing. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 Spd. Manual Transmission 02J - New Beetle

  

Fig. 23: Removing Selector Shaft With Selector Mechanism Cover 
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Continuation for all vehicles 

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Remove cover plate -A- and pivot pins -B- from underside of transmission. 

Fig. 24: Removing Cover Plate And Pivot Pins From Underside Of Transmission 
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 Spd. Manual Transmission 02J - New Beetle