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

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Special tools required:

23 0 380
23 0 490
23 0 350

NOTE: After completion of work, check 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: Releasing Screws And Removing Guide Tube

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

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

Screw in special tool 23 0 490.

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

Fig 2: Driving Out Radial Shaft Seal With Impact Weight

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Installation:

Coat sealing lips of radial seal with gear oil.

Push radial seal onto special tool 23 0 380 / 350 and drive firmly home.

Fig 3: Installing Radial Shaft Seal

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Check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and check for leak.