How To: Install and Adjust VW Vanagon Shifter and Shaft

This How To gives an general overview of the installation sequence. Always triple check that all fasteners are tight before taking a test drive. Though this is a Syncro shift shaft the sequence and parts for 2WD are very similar. 2WD Vans do not have a granny gear. PS The rear bushing was purposely left un-greased to help hold the shifter position and was greased afterwards with a needle adapter on a grease gun.

[@SwingStateStories]

One of the best adjustment explanations -- to what is often a frustrating job -- I have seen. Nice job!

[@zenriderx]

Thanks!! Glad it helped!

[@CaptainRorke]

Colossal video. Thank You! I was just talking my brother through an adjustment on his '85. He is going to get a lot of information out of this. If you find yourself in Traverse City, I will buy you beers; if you are in Gainesville, he will buy you beers.

[@zenriderx]

Cool!

[@baranarslan8604]

very detailed and great work, thank you Sir for taking your time and explaining the process :). have a good one

[@JustinSmith0]

Another Great DIY VIDEO for VW VANGON...! THANKS AGAIN

[@onion456]

best how-to i've ever seen...!

[@zenriderx]

Thanks!!!!

[@wirilda1]

Thank you. Good and clear instructions and video

[@zenriderx]

👍😎

[@vallejokid1968]

nice video. Mine is one sloppy mother. I need to do this rebuild. Thanks sir.

[@zenriderx]

Always refer to your Bentley shop manual. Start and keep the transmission in neutral -N-.

[@mikejordan7648]

Could you explain what you did with the Woden block in the gear housing? Did you leave it there/why did you put a block there?

[@zenriderx]

Hi Mike, sorry for the delayed reply. The block of wood is the space the Manual wants to see between the guide and the shift tabs.

[@vDC2me]

what is granny gear

[@zenriderx]

Granny gear is a low ratio gear for off roading, found on the Syncro Vanagon