Gearshift compression spring. Porsche 914 / 911 / 356B / 356C / 912 › 91442413101

The OE Match gearshift compression spring provides spring loading within the gear lever mechanism on the Porsche applications listed below. It is intended for the specified gearshift arrangements with 32mm and 42mm ends.

Fits

• Porsche 356C (1964–1965)
• Porsche 356C 1963–65
• Porsche 356B 1960–1965
• Porsche 911 (1965–1972)
• Porsche 911 1965–1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
• Porsche 911 1968–1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
• Porsche 911 Sportomatic 1970–73 (SPM)
• Porsche 911 1974, Sportomatic (SPM) only
• Porsche 912 (1965–1969)
• Porsche 914 (1970–1976)
• Porsche 914-6/4 up to 1972
• Porsche 914 1973–1976

Models with 32mm and 42mm ends. Confirm the fitted gear lever and transmission arrangement, particularly where components have been changed during an earlier repair.

What Is This Part?
This is a compression spring used in the gearshift lever assembly. It works with the lever, guide and supporting bracket to provide a resilient load as the mechanism moves. Compression allows the spring to accommodate movement while continuing to exert force against its seating points. Its condition therefore matters when rebuilding the gear lever mechanism, alongside the condition of the guides, bushes and other supporting parts.

What Does This Part Do?

• Provides spring loading: Exerts force between its seating points within the gear lever assembly.
• Accommodates movement: Compresses and expands as the mechanism moves through its intended travel.
• Supports the lever mechanism: Works with the adjoining guide and bracket rather than acting independently of them.
• Maintains mechanical resistance: Contributes to the resistance felt through the lever where the spring is loaded.

Why Replace This Part?
A broken, distorted or heavily corroded compression spring may no longer load the mechanism correctly. A spring that has become permanently compressed may also fail to maintain the required contact with its seating points. Replacement is appropriate when inspection identifies this deterioration or damage.

During gear lever refurbishment, inspect the spring together with its guides, seating surfaces and surrounding hardware. Loose or inconsistent gear selection can also result from worn bushes, linkage joints, incorrect adjustment or clutch problems, so replacing this spring alone should not be treated as a cure for every shifting fault.

When to Replace This Part?

• Broken coils: The spring is cracked, fractured or incomplete.
• Distortion: Coils are bent, displaced or rubbing because the spring no longer sits correctly.
• Significant corrosion: Pitting or material loss is visible on the coils.
• Permanent compression: Inspection confirms that the spring has lost its working shape or loading.
• Poor seating: The spring cannot locate correctly after the adjoining components have been checked.
• Changed lever resistance: Inspection identifies spring damage rather than wear or maladjustment elsewhere in the assembly.

Where Is This Part Fitted?
Location: Within the cabin-mounted gearshift lever mechanism, at the lever and guide arrangement supported by the gearshift bracket. Check its seating and orientation during dismantling so that it can be refitted correctly.

Technical Details

• Component type: Compression spring for the gearshift lever mechanism.
• Application specification: Models with 32mm and 42mm ends.
• 356B assembly references: 695.424.011.05 and 695.424.012.02.

FAQs

• Will this cure a loose gear lever? Only if a damaged or ineffective spring is contributing to the problem. Check the guides, bushes, linkage joints and adjustment before deciding which parts need replacement.
• Should it be replaced whenever the lever is removed? Removal is an opportunity to inspect it. Replace it if damaged, distorted, significantly corroded or no longer loading the mechanism correctly.

Product Summary

• Product: Gearshift compression spring.
• Brand: OE Match.
• Reference numbers: 91442413100 / 91442413101.
• Purpose: Provides spring loading within the gear lever assembly.
• Repair context: Replacement of an inspected, damaged or deteriorated gearshift spring.