23 12 089 Replacing Radial Shaft Seal For Selector Shaft (GS6-53BZ/DZ)

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Special tools required:

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:

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: Removing Retaining Ring Out Of Groove With Screwdriver

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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) On Radial Seal

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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: Identifying Special Tool (23 0 220)

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