OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi Internal Transmission Selector Spring Pin
N-023-332-1 is the original 6 × 24mm spring pin used at specified internal selector-mechanism fastening points in the matched Volkswagen and Audi manual transmissions below. It retains the assigned selector components in the factory arrangement so their relationship is maintained as the gearbox is shifted. This listing supplies one individual pin; selector shafts, forks, sleeves and other transmission components are separate.
Technical details
- OEM number: N-023-332-1 / N0233321.
- Factory catalog specification: 6 × 24mm nominal pin diameter and length.
- Part type: Tubular spring pin, matching the original retention hardware.
- Confirmed role: Internal manual-transmission selector-mechanism pin at position 6 in the specified factory diagrams.
- Quantity: One pin per purchased unit. The confirmed five-speed diagrams show two pins in the selector assembly; this listing does not supply a two-piece set.
- Application control: Full OEM number, gearbox code, fastening position and original selector arrangement.
A spring pin depends on the correct bore and interference fit to remain seated. Matching only the nominal diameter is insufficient: the length and original pin construction also need to correspond to the factory joint. A generic solid pin, threaded bolt or loose-fitting substitute can change the way the selector joint is retained. The pin is fastening hardware; it is not a bearing, synchronizer, selector fork or adjustment screw.
Common reasons to replace
Replacement is appropriate when the original pin is damaged during gearbox disassembly, deformed, fractured, missing, or unable to retain the assigned joint correctly. An incorrect substitute discovered during a previous repair should also be replaced with the specified hardware. Follow the factory procedure if it requires renewed retention hardware after removal.
Inspect both mating components before installing a replacement. An elongated bore, cracked selector component or worn shaft requires its own repair; a new pin cannot restore a damaged mounting bore. Difficult shifting can also arise from clutch-release problems, external linkage adjustment, worn selector components or internal gearbox wear. Diagnose the cause before assuming the pin is responsible.
Fitment
The table identifies confirmed original applications. Verify the actual gearbox code on the installed transmission, especially if the gearbox has been replaced. Vehicle model, year and engine alone do not establish compatibility with every transmission fitted to that vehicle.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat | 2005 | 1.8L turbo gasoline inline-four | B5.5 sedan / wagon; front-wheel drive; Five-speed manual; original EZG or GFY gearbox | Selector mechanism illustration 311-86, position 6. Original 6 × 24mm internal spring pin only. Confirm actual gearbox code and selector fastening point; not an external shift-linkage pin or automatic-transmission part. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2005 | 2.8L gasoline V6 | B5.5 sedan / wagon; front-wheel drive; Five-speed manual; original DVZ or GFN gearbox | Selector mechanism illustration 311-86, position 6. Original 6 × 24mm internal spring pin only. Confirm actual gearbox code and selector fastening point; not an external shift-linkage pin or automatic-transmission part. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2005 | 1.8L turbo gasoline inline-four | B5.5 sedan / wagon; 4Motion; Five-speed manual; original GGH gearbox | Four-wheel-drive selector mechanism illustration 311-88, position 6. Original 6 × 24mm internal spring pin only. Confirm actual gearbox code and selector fastening point; not an external shift-linkage pin or automatic-transmission part. |
| Audi A4 | 1998 | 1.8L turbo gasoline inline-four | B5 sedan; front-wheel drive; original DHW selector assembly; Five-speed manual 012 / 01W; DHW code | Original 6 × 24mm internal selector spring pin at position 6 in the DHW parts diagram. Confirm actual gearbox code and original selector fastening point. Not an external linkage or automatic-transmission part. |
Installation and service guidance
This is internal gearbox hardware. Access and replacement depend on the factory transmission repair procedure and may require removal or disassembly of the transmission. Support the selector component correctly, align its original bores and use the specified pin-driving tools. Drive the pin to the prescribed position without distorting the shaft, fork or surrounding components.
Maintain the specified selector alignment and check operation before final assembly. Renew seals, gaskets and any other single-use hardware required by the applicable procedure, then refill with the specified transmission lubricant if the repair involves draining the gearbox. Keep the work area clean so debris from a damaged pin cannot remain inside the transmission. No universal torque value applies to driving this spring pin.