Shift Components

Hard shift linkage bushing that works in conjunction with the Shift Rod Bushing Boot. VW also made a pliable bushing that required no boots on other models. Ref ID: 251711207E   Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to get the detail.  

This shift rod selector shaft cover gasket seals the housing on the side of the left side of the manual transmission.  Fits 1983.5-1991 both 2WD and Syncro. Please click here if you need a new housing cover. Ref ID: 091301278B

This universal shift joint attaches the two shift rods to each other while still allowing for rotation and movement. Fits all Vanagons with manual transmissions from mid-1983-on. Please click here for the o-ring and here for the circlip. Ref ID:...

If you have transmission fluid leaking out of the side of the trans at the selector shaft, this is the culprit. You remove the shift lever with the ball attached. You will find it easier to remove the shaft than to try to replace the seal with the shaft...

This is the bushing that supports the shift selector shaft at the side of the transmission.  It sits behind the transmission selector shaft seal.  Fits 1983.5-1991 vans Note:  It has come to our attention that all of the shift rod bushings...

Shift lever bushings. Fits all manual transmission Vanagons except for the rare 5-speed models. Sold as pair- Quantity "1" will yield 2-bushings If you need the complete kit that includes the special bolt and the lock nut, see our Shift Lever Bushing...

This plastic base for the Vanagon shifter is available individually, but is included in our complete shifter base kit. Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to get the detail.   Ref ID: 171711227A

Factory roll pin that secures the shift selector lever to the shift selector shaft on the transmission. Removal of this pin is required to remove the lever when replacing the seal.   Fits 1983-1991 2WD and Syncro Vanagons with manual...

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. Please click here for the shift rod selector shaft...