Product Description
The VIKA Bracket / Selector rod bearing (77111640101) is an original-equipment-quality manual transmission gearshift linkage component manufactured by VIKA. While automated cataloging systems frequently cross-translate this part into English literally as a "Side Stand" (due to a direct translation anomaly from the German "Seitenständer" or its structural profile description), its precise mechanical function is to serve as a structural support bracket and guide bushing for the shift mechanism rod. Positioned underneath the vehicle floor pan along the transmission tunnel, it isolates and guides the movement of the external selector rods connecting the gear stick to the internal gearbox forks. Over decades of driving and thousands of gear changes, continuous exposure to exhaust heat, road debris, and oil mist degrades the internal elastomeric dampening elements. This breakdown results in excessive play at the gear stick, vague or "sloppy" gear selection gates, difficulty engaging first or reverse gears, and annoying mechanical rattling under acceleration.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: VIKA
- Item Number: 77111640101 (AUTODOC ID: 14021069)
- Product Condition: New
- Component Classification: Manual Gearshift Linkage Support Bracket / Rod Selector Bearing
- Transmission Type: Intended exclusively for models equipped with manual gearboxes
- Material Base: High-strength stamped metal housing paired with a vulcanized isolation insert
- Kit Scope: Includes the structural housing core with pre-drilled chassis mounting provisions; directly accommodates standard VAG pushrods and ball sockets.
Vehicle Compatibility
This legendary linkage bracket architecture is engineered to match the mechanical gear selection paths of early water-cooled, front-wheel-drive (FWD) Volkswagen platforms featuring old-school rod-based (non-cable) manual gearboxes:
| Car Model / Platform | Compatible Bodystyles & Trims | Engine Profiles & Families | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf Mk1 (17) / Golf Mk1 Cabriolet (155) | 3-door and 5-door Hatchback and Karmann-built Convertibles (Standard, GL, GLS, Driver, GTI models) |
1.1 / 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.6 GTI / 1.8 GTI (Classic small and big-block lines) |
1974 - 1993 |
| VW Scirocco Mk1 & Mk2 (53, 53B) | Classic 2+2 sports coupé trims (TS, GTI, GLI, GT, GTX, Scala) |
1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 16V lines | 1974 - 1992 |
| VW Jetta Mk1 (16) | 2-door and 4-door Notchback Saloon variants | 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.6 GLI / 1.6 D Diesel | 1979 - 1984 |
| VW Caddy Mk1 Pick-up (14) | Front-wheel-drive light commercial utilities | 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 Petrol & 1.6 D Diesel lines | 1982 - 1992 |
⚠️ Translation Clarification & Installation Alignment Notice: Please note that while catalog descriptions online may mislabel this part as a motorcycle-style "Side Stand", this is absolutely an **internal manual gearshift linkage support bracket** for motorcars. When overhauling the sloppy gear selector assembly on a classic Mk1 Golf or Scirocco, replacing this bracket alone might not completely restore a factory-crisp shift feel if the adjacent plastic selector balls, relay levers, and rubber boots are also worn down. It is highly recommended to install this bracket as part of a comprehensive gear linkage refresh kit. Before final-tightening the mounting fasteners under the chassis, ensure the selector mechanism is calibrated to factory specifications to verify smooth shifting into all forward gears and proper engagement of the reverse lockout detent mechanism.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This replacement gear lever linkage bracket matches directly with, or acts as a factory-correct swap for, the following original factory catalog classifications and premium aftermarket alternatives:
- VAG (VW / AUDI): 171 711 194 G, 171711194G
- JP GROUP (Interchange Reference): 1131651000
- BIRTH (Interchange Reference): 6380
- TOPRAN (Interchange Reference): 107 101, 107101