24 50 030 Replacing selector shaft (GA6L45R)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level, see 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R) .
Use only approved transmission oil .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove mechatronics
Remove selector shaft seal
Remove transmission (AWD only)

Drive a metal pin (1) - dia. approx. 3 mm - into clamping pin (2) (to prevent clamping pin from being compressed). Grip clamping pin (2) with side nippers.

Fig 1: Grip Clamping Pin (2) With Side Nippers

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Drive clamping pin (2) with a suitable tool out of selector shaft. Remove selector shaft.

Fig 2: Drive Clamping Pin (2) With A Suitable Tool Out Of Selector Shaft

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