23 31 545 Replacing Both Locking Bolts For 6th/Reverse Gear (I Transmission) - Transmission Removed

Special tools required: 

• 23 4 021 
• 23 4 023 

Fig 1: Sealing Caps 1 And 2 Are Located Above Circlip (Gas Engine)

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Fig 2: Sealing Caps 1 And 2 Are Located Below Circlip (Diesel Engine)

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For diesel engines: Lever circlip (1) out of housing with a suitable tool. Installation note: Install circlip (1).

Fig 3: Lever Circlip (1) Out Of Housing With A Suitable Tool

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Using a suitable tool (1), drive hole into sealing cap (2) and lever out of housing. Important! Bore hole must not be damaged. A burr or a dent can cause the sealing cap to leak. Installation note: Replacing sealing cap (2). Note: Illustration shows: Sealing cap for reverse gear

Fig 4: Drive Hole Into Sealing Cap

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With petrol engines: Remove circlip (1) and washer (2). In diesel engines, no washer is fitted.

Fig 5: Remove Circlip (1) And Washer (2)

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Remove compression spring and locking bolt. Important! Compression springs and locking bolts for 6th gear and reverse gear must not be mixed up.

Fig 6: Reverse Gear Locking Bolt

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Fig 7: Bevel Must Point In Bell Housing Downwards To Reverse Gear

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With petrol engines: Using special tool 23 4 023, drive locking bolt with compression spring, washer and circlip simultaneously into housing.

For diesel engines: Using special tool 23 4 023, drive locking bolt with compression spring, sealing cap and circlip simultaneously into housing.

Fig 8: Using Special Tool 23 4 023, Drive Locking Bolt With Compression Spring

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With petrol engines: Drive in sealing cap (1) with special tool 23 4 021.

Fig 9: Drive In Sealing Cap (1) With Special Tool 23 4 021

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