Removing and installing/replacing radial shaft seal for gearshift shaft (8-speed, AISIN GA8F22AW) (Cooper Clubman base AWD, Cooper Clubman S, Cooper Clubman JCW)

Special tools required: 

• 24 4 290

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .
• Remove the EGS CONTROL UNIT .

Removal: 

Lever out sealing ring (1) with a screwdriver.

The surfaces of the sealing ring making contact with the gearshift shaft and the transmission must not be damaged.

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Installation: 

Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with clean transmission oil.

Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 24 4 290 until it stops.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install the EGS CONTROL UNIT .
• Install THROTTLE BODY .