23 12 089 Replacing radial shaft seal for selector shaft (GS6-53BZ/DZ): Notes

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only approved MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
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: Sliding Locking Ring Towards Rear

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Screw in special tool 230210 until it is firmly connected with radial seal (1).

Pull out radial seal with special tool 230210.

Fig 2: Connecting Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (23 0 210)

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Coat sealing lips of radial seal and selector shaft with transmission oil.

Drive in radial seal with special tool 230220.

Fig 3: Installing Radial Seal Using Special Tool (23 0 220)

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