012311505 Volkswagen Shift rod

This part basically connects your gear shift lever – what you physically move to change gears – to the actual gears inside the transmission. It transmits the motion you make with the lever into the gearbox. It pushes and pulls on the selector forks inside to engage the different gears. There are often multiple rods and linkages, depending on the vehicle, and sometimes it’s a single, direct connection. Think of it as a crucial link in getting power from the engine to the wheels. When you move the gear shift, the rod translates that into mechanical action inside the transmission. It’s part of the whole drivetrain system – engine, transmission, axles, everything that gets the car moving. It needs to be precise, because sloppy movement here means you might not fully get into gear, or it could be difficult to change gears. If this part wears out or gets damaged, you’ll notice if you have trouble shifting. It might be hard to get into certain gears, or the shifter might feel loose and sloppy. Sometimes it’ll feel like it’s just floating around. It acts like a shield protecting the internal gears from excessive stress. Ignoring problems with the shift rod can lead to bigger, more expensive issues inside the transmission itself, because it’s putting extra strain on those components. You can often find a replacement like this one pretty easily at places like Fixparts Online. It’s usually a fairly straightforward repair, depending on the vehicle, but it’s something you don’t want to put off if you’re having shifting issues. Better than the rest: Shift Rod (MPN 012311505) is backed by a 12-month warranty!

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