This version of the shift rod bushing was a design change that VW did over the course of production.  It is not designed to use rubber boots but has a double lip seal that keeps dirt out and...

Early shift rod boot. Fits aircooled vans, 1980-83.4. This boot slides onto the rear gear linkage bearing pin/rod next to the transmission. Ref ID: 251711167A

This boot goes over the shift ball and cup along side the transmission at the rear of the shift linkage. Please click here for the

Guide ring for the rear gear linkage bearing pin/rod next to the transmission in aircooled and diesel Vanagons 1980-1983.4 -basically all models with the three-piece shift rod linkage. Please click...

This circlip secures the shift rod selector shaft.  It lives on the opposite side of the transmission case from the shift lever. Fits 1983.5-91 2wd & 4wd Vanagons with manual transmissions...