Gearshift Shaft Seal, Replacing: Procedure

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The transmission is removed and mounted horizontally on the engine/transmission holder. Refer to SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Mark the installation position of the selector shaft lever -A- on the selector shaft with a water-proof marker.

NOTE:

This prevents an incorrect installation.

-- Remove the bolt -B- completely and remove the gearshift lever -A- upward.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the selector shaft, illustrated here from behind with the hydraulic control unit removed.

The selector shaft must not be pushed into or pulled out of the transmission.
The shifting cam -1- on the selector shaft will break off if the selector shaft is forced up or down.
The transmission must be replaced if the shifting cam is damaged.

-- Attach the :T40188/1 on the :T40188/2 .

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-- Push the :T40188/2 over the gearshift shaft.

-- Push the :T40188/2 at the same time into the shaft seal -A- in direction of -arrow 1- and install it in direction of -arrow 2-.

NOTE:

In order to be able to exert stronger force in direction of -arrow 1-, the :T40188/1 was mounted on the :T40188/2 .

The :T40188/2 cuts into the shaft seal -A-.

The transmission sealing surface and selector shaft must not be damaged.

The :T40188/2 must fit securely in the shaft seal; insert the :T40188/2 and turn it again if necessary.

-- Mount the :T40188 and align it with the side threaded leveling feet.

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The :T40188 must be aligned so that the :T40188/1 can be flat.
It is necessary to maintain the 8 mm distance -X- between the lower edge of the traverse and the :T40188/2 . Place a washer as a spacer between the transmission and the threaded feet.

NOTE:

The space is necessary so that the shaft seal can be pulled up over the cross bar. The :T40188/2 will become damaged if it rests on the cross bar before the shaft seal is completely removed.

-- Install the :T40188/1 and remove the selector shaft seal -A-.

-- Clean the opening the remove any metal shavings.

-- Coat the outer edge and the sealing lip of the new shaft seal with ATF.

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-- Slide on the new shaft seal over the selector shaft and press on.

-- Drive in the shaft seal using the :VW418A all the way.

-- Connect selector lever -A- according to the marking on the selector shaft and tighten the bolt -B-.

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Bolt tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - FINAL DRIVE .