Golf TDI Gear Stick Loose - Fix It!

Hello.
Since there were so many answers for the Jetta, I hope you can help me too.
In my Golf3 (built in 1994), the shifting doesn't feel precise anymore; it feels quite spongy. It's not as well-defined as it was 10 years ago. Is there a part that can be easily replaced, or do I have to delve into the gearbox?

Thank you very much and best regards.
Maik.

You can often get rid of some issues by taking a look inside the knob assembly (the plastic or leather part underneath the knob) and observing the mechanism within.

For example, I clamped a 1 mm sheet of metal to the longitudinal axis to eliminate any play in that area.

I also put something in between the cross axle (where the plastic cross is attached) to reduce the play.

Unfortunately, the rubber grommet at the front of the gearbox (which is part of the shift cable) has some play – but there are two versions available, and they aren't sold separately.

The cable has no slack, but that's because of the redirection mechanism located at the front of the gearbox .

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