Replacing the radial shaft seal of the drive shaft (GS6-58BG, GS6-59BG/DG) (Cooper Clubman models with FWD)

Special tools required:

Preliminary work needed:

Removal:

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

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

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

Screw in special tool 23 0 490.

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

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Installation:

NOTE: Coat sealing lips of radial shaft seal with transmission oil.

Push the radial shaft seal onto corresponding special tool 23 0 380 and drive it in to the stop.

Check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and check for leak.

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Install guide tube (1) and tighten screws (2).

Tightening torque 23 11 1AZ .

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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 and fill to the appropriate level.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the manual transmission!

Required follow-up work: