23 12 089 Replacing radial shaft seal for selector shaft (GS6-53BZ/DZ)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .

Use only approved transmission oil. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUID .

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Shift transmission into 2nd gear
Unflange propeller shaft from transmission.

Tasks are described in Removing PROPELLER SHAFT .

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

Slide locking ring (1) towards rear.

Drive out cylinder pin (2).

Fig 1: Pushing Cylindrical Ring

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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 transmission 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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