2312090 Replacing radial shaft seal for gearshift shaft (GS6-17BG): Notes
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NOTE:
After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
IMPORTANT:
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL
in this manual transmission.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the manual transmission.
Shift transmission into 2nd gear.
UNFLANGE PROPELLER SHAFT FROM TRANSMISSION and tie back to one side.
Lever circlip (1) out of groove with a small screwdriver.
Push circlip (1) towards rear.
Drive out cylindrical pin (2).
Screw in special tool 23 0 210 until it is firmly connected with radial shaft seal (1).
Pull out radial shaft seal with special tool 23 0 210 .
Coat sealing lips of radial shaft seal and gearshift shaft with gear oil.
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 23 0 220 .