23 11 222 Replacing the drive shaft radial shaft seal (GS6-53BG)
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Special tools required:
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 gearbox!
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 gearbox!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove transmission. See REMOVING TRANSMISSION (GS6-53BG) (N18) or REMOVING TRANSMISSION (GS6X-53BG), WITH N18 ENGINE AND AWD .
- Remove CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
Release bolts (1) and remove guide tube (2).
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).
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.