There is normally lots of radial play. The end is actually supported by
the pilot bearing. The bolt I think you are referring to is the guide
pin for the 1-2 gear selector. It keeps the lever from sliding side to
side. To set it, remove the end cap, (the housing with the reverse light
switch). With the trans set in neutral, remove the outside selector
lever (with the ball) and push the selector shaft out. You can then
reach inside and set the 1-2 lever and reinstall the bolt. A heli-coil
can repair the threads if needed. Is it possible some tried to
disassemble the trans? Maybe the shaft broke off the 1-2 lever and there
is no 1st or 2nd. This is a common failure and it will require a
teardown to fix.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of tabe johnson
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 8:19 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 4 speed transmission questions

Although I have a transmission on order, I had the opportunity
to get a good deal (maybe too good...) on a used one.  I spent
the last few hours playing with it, and have some questions.

-What is the maximum allowable radial play for the input
shaft?  (If it's in Bentley, I apologize)  What would
the normal cause of play be?  Is there an easy fix?

-There's a funky bolt with a weird-o rounded end on the top
of the case, on the left side, toward the front, near the
reverse light switch. I think it has something to do with
the reverse mechanism.  It's the only bolt that comes out
It is loose and the threads in the case are damaged.
Should I care?

Thanks!

--tabe johnson

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