Part 02 - Volkspage

The reverse gear lockA push lock serves as a safeguard againstunintentional engagement of reverse gear.2Gear leverThe push lock is integrated in the selectorhousing.The driver has to overcome the push lock firstbefore reverse gear can be selected andengaged.Pressure springSelectorlever guide1Selector housingPressure springSelector lever guide12Press downSelect gear2237_055Gear leverDuring a normal selection stroke of the forwardgears, the locking cam of the gear lever comesup against the lock (an integral part of theselector housing).Interlock237_059Locking cam1When the gear lever is pressed down against thepressure spring, it glides downwards through thespherical selector lever guide; the locking cam isnow located below the interlock.237_0602During the reverse gear selection movement thatfollows, the interlock is bypassed allowing thereverse gear to be selected.237_061The pressure spring again pushes up the gearlever in the engaged position and holds it in thereverse position.237_06221