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Release shift cable head (1) from ball head.

Installation:

Adjust GEARSHIFT LEVER .

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable Head

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Slacken nut (1).

Take off holder (2).

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 24 51 EXTERNAL SHIFT LINKAGE .

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Nut

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Screw in special tool 24 5 361 until it is firmly connected with radial shaft seal hat.

Fig 3: Connecting Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool 24 5 361

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Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 361 and tighten down.

This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.

Fig 4: Tightening Special Tool 24 5 362 Onto Special Tool 24 5 361

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal (1).

Screw in radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 24 5 366 and 24 5 364 as far as it will go.

Fig 5: Tightening Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools 24 5 366 And 24 5 364

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