Replacing Radial Seal For Selector Shaft (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)

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CAUTION: Use only the approved gear oil in this manual transmission. See RECOMMENDED FLUID . Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transmission.

NOTE: After completion of work, check transmission oil level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL .

Shift transmission into 2nd gear. Unflange propeller shaft from transmission and tie back to one side. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT .

Lever retaining ring (1) out of groove with a small screwdriver. Push retaining ring (1) towards rear. See Fig 1 . Drive out straight pin (2).

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Ring

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Screw in Special Tool (23 0 210) until it is firmly connected to radial seal (1). See Fig 2 . Pull out radial seal with Special Tool (23 0 210).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Radial Seal For Selector Shaft

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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). See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Driving In Radial Seal For Selector Shaft

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