Selector shaft oil seal, replacing with transmission removed (transmission remains assembled)

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NOTE:

Removal is also possible with transmission installed in vehicle → Selector shaft oil seal, replacing with transmission installed .

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Tube VW 423

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Tube VW423

Fig 2: Identifying Extractor Hook T20143

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Extractor lever T20143/1
Assembly sleeve 01E 311 120
Sealing grease G 052 128 A1

Fig 3: Prying Out Oil Seal

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Removing

With selector shaft installed

Carefully pry out oil seal, making sure shaft is not damaged.

Fig 4: Prying Out Seal With A Screwdriver

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With selector shaft removed

Carefully pry out oil seal using a screwdriver or oil seal extractor lever VW 681.

Fig 5: Installing Seal And Selector Shaft With Assembly Sleeve

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Installing

To avoid damaging oil seal - C - , oil seal and selector shaft must only be installed using assembly sleeve 01E311120 - A -.
Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip half full with sealing grease G052128A1 .
Lightly oil outer circumference of seal.

Fig 6: Driving In Selector Shaft Seal

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Drive oil seal - arrow - into housing as far as it will go.