23 12 090 Replacing radial seal for selector shaft (GS6-17BG)

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IMPORTANT: Use only approved transmission oil. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the manual transmission.

NOTE: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.

Shift transmission into 2nd gear.

Unflange propeller SHAFT from transmission and tie up to one side.

Lever retaining ring (1) out of groove with a small screwdriver.

Slide locking ring (1) towards rear.

Drive out cylindrical pin (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cylindrical Pin

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Screw in special tool 23 0 210 until it is firmly connected with radial seal (1).

Pull out radial seal with special tool 23 0 210.

Fig 2: Connecting Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (23 0 210)

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Coat sealing lips of radial seal and selector shaft with gear oil.

Drive in radial seal with special tool 23 0 220.

Fig 3: Installing Radial Seal Using Special Tool (23 0 220)

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