Selector Shaft Seal, Replacing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever 80-200.

Fig 1: Ball Socket And Securing Clips

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NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Remove the spring pin -1- on the selector shaft lever -2- -arrow- until it is possible to remove the lever from the shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Pin, Removal

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Fig 3: Pull Out Shaft Seal With A Small Screwdriver

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CAUTION:

The selector shaft running surface could get damaged.

-- Pierce shaft seal with a small screwdriver and pull out.