Selector Shaft Seal, Replacing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Components

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-- Select 1st gear.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation by loosening the fasteners -2 and 3-

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Clutch Slave Cylinder Secured Sideways In Engine Compartment

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

Fig 3: Removing Selector Rod Using Puller T40160

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the gearshift shaft inside the transmission.

Do not pry off the transmission shift lever -1- using a pry bar or hit it with a hammer.
Use only the Puller - Gear Shaft Linkage T40160 to pull the transmission shift lever off.

-- Install the Puller - Gear Shaft Linkage T40160 and remove the transmission shift lever.

-- Pry out shaft seal with Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal T20143/1.

Fig 4: Pry Out Shaft Seal Using T20143/1

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