Selector Shaft Seal, Replacing: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A6, and 2016 Audi A6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
CAUTION:
The suspension components could be damaged.
- Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, push aside the coolant pipe.
NOTE:
Ignore items -1 and 2-.
-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the :80-200 .
NOTE:
Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
Ignore item -2-.
-- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the gearshift lever -1- from the gearshift shaft.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the selector shaft cover -1-.
-- Remove the seal with the :T10040/3 .
- Installation position: open side of the seal faces the transmission.
-- Press in the new seal in direction of -arrow- with the :T10040/3 , to the installation dimension 2 mm.
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following: