23 12 088 Replacing radial shaft seal for selector shaft (GS6-37BZ/DZ H-transmission)

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Special tools required:

23 0 210
23 0 220

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check Transmission Oil Level .

Use only Approved Transmission Oil .

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Exhaust System .
Remove underbody protection
Remove heat shields
Shift transmission into 2nd gear
Unflange Propeller Shaft from transmission and tie to one side
Remove Transmission Cross-Member

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

Slide locking ring (1) towards rear.

Drive out cylinder pin (2).

Fig 1: Driving Out Cylinder Pin And Retaining 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: Identifying Special Tool (23 0 210) And Radial Seal

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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: Driving In Radial Seal With Special Tool (23 0 220)

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