Necessary preliminary work

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Remove GEARBOX
Remove CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING/LEVER

Drive a hole into the sealing cap (1) with a suitable tool (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.

Fig 1: Driving Hole Into Sealing Cap Using Suitable Tool

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Screw special tool 23 0 490 into sealing cap.

Withdraw sealing cap from transmission housing with aid of impact weight.

Fig 2: Turning Sealing Cap Using Special Tool 23 0 490

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Apply transmission oil to the sealing lip of the sealing cap (1) and insert.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Cap

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Drive sealing cap firmly home with special tool 23 0 330 .

Fig 4: Driving Sealing Cap Using Special Tool 23 0 330

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