DIY: Audi TT Shifter Bushing Replacement

[@dff19707]

A few weeks ago, I had the exact same symptoms and didn’t know what to do. This video, the link to the DieselGeek site, and the bushing kit saved my 2002 Audi TT. Thank you.

[@anygiventrail]

glad to hear it!

[@HagakureJunkie]

Doing this job today, great write-up. All I can add is that there is a cable bushing that goes on the bottom of the first gear getter L bracket. Installing the busing is easy enough but reinstalling the retainer clip is hard. I placed the retainer clip into a open ended 13mm wrench which held it snugly, then I was able to press it onto the end very easily. Also, drill the hole on the passenger side, it makes like so much easier.

[@isaiahrichards9319]

Imagine doing this without the car being a convertible *This message is brought to you by the roadster gang*

[@andrewkazemian8384]

Why would that be harder,

[@SittingBearProd]

Andrew Kazemian he’s just joking and saying how amazing this convertible is.

[@paulcraton2978]

Had exactly the same issue. Thanks for posting the video. Wierd how it seems to “fix” itself and then break again.

[@renedewael9703]

Hi ! It’s my turn on my 225 bam coupé. And yes also stucked in second gear. I wondered why especially it was this gear. Happened when shifting from 5 to 6 or the opposite, I don’t recall. So, just ordered a set at Dieselgeek. Have to drill, and hoping it will not be to tough to work on . Thanx for your vid ;)

[@anygiventrail]

Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions!

[@renedewael9703]

@@anygiventrail Ok,thanx ! I have received the Dieselgeek bushings, bought a metal drill, etc … Btw, what is the size of the side hole I have to drill ?

[@renedewael9703]

Finaly did it ! Drilling, new bushing. Only the front/rear one, for the other was fine, and a lot tricky to undoing because of his design. But anyway, gear moving is so smooth now. Since years de 2 began to be difficult, and now I know why : bushing disintegrate step by step. So absolutly a thing to do ;)

[@anygiventrail]

@@renedewael9703 awesome! probably feels like a new car now :)

[@renedewael9703]

@@anygiventrail Absolutly ! 👍

[@LAH8781]

Great video! I just can't find a shifter for my 2001 TT. Really needs to be replaced.

[@pascodavid]

Well done I got a second had gear linkage complete from the UK cheap but sending was costly and paid a friend ti do the job! Costly as he had to get underneath and take the exhaust of etc. but I wonder did he have too!

[@iits_OG]

very nice video my guy when I did this to my TT I went under the gear box!

[@josuelara4146]

I got one 2000 1.8 Quattro I reset the gearbox change the clothes cylinder, master the blender valve I still feel like gears don’t goin good

[@mr22guy]

Casio F-91W!

[@kingketamine6571]

I seem to be having a similar issue but I have a base 180hp fwd tt with the 5 speed and I was wondering do I get the same Audi tt bushings or do I need to get the mk4 bushing kit on dieselgeek

[@anygiventrail]

I’d give them a call to ask and double check, but sounds like you can get the mk4 kit.

[@mattvoorhees858]

I removed the center console by removing the trim that goes all the way up in the Forward part of footwell. Didn’t need to remove rear speaker trim

[@anygiventrail]

Oh, good advice. Thanks!

[@Pikoypulls]

Hi I had the same problem with my audi tt. Do i need to slide the rod on the bell crank after I attach it to the bushing on the shifter? I finally have 1-6th gears but no reverse. Was thinking I probably need to push the rod at the bottom on to the L bracket bell crank? Is there anyway we can chat?

[@anygiventrail]

Sure. Shoot me an email: [e-mail]

[@Pikoypulls]

@@anygiventrail thank you for the reply just sent you an email

[@tommywhitworth9579]

Will this bushing kit work on the 5 speed model as well

[@anygiventrail]

Tommy Whitworth I believe so, but check diesegeek’s website

[@MrBenrountree]

Brendan Im having the same problem with my audi where did you order the bushing from

[@anygiventrail]

Ben Rountree Check the description. (Diesel Geek)

[@concept7804]

anyone know what part to get to do the same thing to a 2010 s5?

[@apesrcracingrepair9724]

Hey brother im having the same problem all my bushings are fried I ordered a 1 gear getter from diesel geek but I need to replace All the bushings can you send me a link to where I could get those please that would be amazing Love the video helped a lot thank you

[@rizzeduplife]

I just experienced this problem last weekend hoping this is the cure! Initially I was having trouble going into 6th gear, and when I was coming to a red light from leaving the interstate I put my car in to neutral where I then coasted down to a stop, I tried to put it in first and it was going into 3rd, where 3,4,5 were fine and it went into reverse no problem. If anyone has suggestions please feel free to comment.

[@anygiventrail]

Rio Trujillo that sounds like the same symptoms I was having. Let me know if you want to chat more about the fix!

[@SebZoso]

Looks like the one Doug Demuro reviewed.

[@mikecochrane1437]

I was thinking the same and then noticed it was right there in the video list next to this comment 😂

[@npofosho]

I really wish you could come help me with this lol 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@anygiventrail]

Are you having issues?

[@npofosho]

@@anygiventrail yes and I’m pretty sure it’s this, my car sounds just like his when shifting in the beginning. I went to put it into fifth gear and then I heard a snap and could no longer shift anymore.

[@anygiventrail]

@@npofosho (this is my video btw) try shifting your car and watching the top of the transmission to see if it moves. If it doesn’t, it’s probably broken.

[@npofosho]

@@anygiventrail oh I didn’t even realize and I’ll try that! Thank you!!!!

[@stevesloan6775]

Not read comments but removing the exhaust and tail shaft is easier… being funny… not funny! 😂😂😂