Loose Gearshift

[highrise]

Hi,

My RS4 has 130k and the gear shift has quite a bit of play in it. It can be hard to be accurate with gear selection. I've also driven other RS4's and the selection is much tighter.

I know there is a ball socket that can wear and cause the issue.

Has anyone had this issue and fixed it without replacing the entire unit (which I think it part number: 8E0711025QS)

Many thanks

[SeikoKid]

replace the ball socket part as you have asked - i had this with 1st / 2nd gear
Check with audi the part number
I also fitted a JHM short shift to mine - Now that makes a difference !

[highrise]

Thanks for your response.

Where did you get the rebuild kit?

Would this work? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304856215780 ... BM5JPNg5ti

Many thanks

[SeikoKid]

my mechanic got if from GSF i think

Defo not from ebay !

[highrise]

Cheers.

I might go with the JHM kit but want it as close to stock as possible.

[SeikoKid]

Short shift is only the gear stick selecting mech in the centre console of the car. You can get other parts for it that attached to the gearbox but i didn’t see the point for a road car - the upgrade is enough and just takes a lot of travel out of your gear changes

[highrise]

Thanks, that's good to hear.

I was also thinking about replacing the (8D0798151) part, see image below.

I've heard it wears and makes a difference.

Does anyone know how easy this is to replace, i.e. access etc?

Cheers

[SeikoKid]

My mechanic replaced that when i had the prop shaft repaired ( feltham prop repairs ) they fitted a cosworth knuckle as mentioned it’s the only one that is strong enough ?? Certainly took the hum out of my car when above 40mph

The audi design was a bit crap and unrepairable

That gear ball joint has made my gearbox excellent again. 1st / 2nd was sometimes a no go and had to hit reverse first and then 1st