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Removal & Installation

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NOTE: Transmission does not need to be supported when only one transmission support is removed.
  1. Remove transmission support. See Figure
  2. Remove multifunction TR switch. See TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH  .
  3. Drive spring pin (1) out of transaxle selector lever (2) until transaxle selector lever can be removed from selector shaft. See Fig 1 . Using a screwdriver, pierce sealing ring and pull out.
    Fig 1: Driving Out Selector Lever Spring Pin
    G00204406Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  4. To install, apply thin layer of petroleum jelly, or similar, to outer surface and sealing lips of sealing ring. Open side of seal faces transaxle. Slide NEW sealing ring onto pressure piece (3385), and drive in to stop. See Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Installing Selector Shaft Oil Seal
    G00204407Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  5. Push spring pin back in opposite direction, into selector lever, while lever is removed. Slide selector lever onto selector shaft and drive in spring pin.
  6. Remainder of installation is reverse of removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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