23 11 222 Replacing the radial shaft seal for the drive shaft (GS6-53BG/53DG/55BG)

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NOTE: After completion of repair work, check transmission OIL LEVEL .
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface in the workshop to check the transmission oil level.
USE ONLY THE APPROVED TRANSMISSION OIL.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the manual transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRANSMISSION
Remove CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING .

Release bolts (1) and remove guide tube (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Tube With Bolts

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Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch.

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

Screw in special tool 23 0 490 .

Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).

Fig 2: Removing Radial Shaft Seal

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Installation note:

Coat sealing lips of radial shaft seal with transmission oil.

Push the radial shaft seal onto the special tool 23 0 380 and drive it to the limit position.

Check transmission OIL LEVEL and check for leak.

Fig 3: Pushing Radial Shaft Seal Onto Special Tool (23 0 380)

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