Removal & Installation

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Remove transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE article. Shift transmission into 2nd gear. Drive out cylinder pin (2). See Fig 1. Screw in special tool (23 0 210) until it is firmly connected with radial seal (1). See Fig 2. Pullout radial seal with special tool (23 0 210). Coat sealing lips of radial seal and selector shaft with gear oil. Drive in radial seal with special tool (23 0 220). See Fig 3.

Fig 1: Driving Out Cylinder Pin

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Fig 2: Screwing In Tool Until It Is Firmly Connected With Radial Seal

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Fig 3: Driving In Radial Seal

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