23 01 010 Replacing sealing cap (GS6-17BG/DG)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove gearbox
Remove CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING/LEVER

Drive a hole into the sealing cap (1) with a suitable tool (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.

Fig 1: Drilling Hole Into Sealing Cap Using Suitable Tool

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Screw special tool 23 0 490 (puller) into sealing cap.

Withdraw sealing cap from transmission housing with aid of impact weight.

Fig 2: Turning Sealing Cap Using Special Tool (23 0 490)

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Apply transmission oil to the sealing lip of the sealing cap (1) and insert.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Cap

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Drive sealing cap firmly home with special tool 23 0 330 (mandrel).

Fig 4: Driving Sealing Cap Using Special Tool (23 0 330)

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