Input Shaft Seal

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Needle Bearing Drift VW 295
Adapter VW 295 A
Thrust Tube VW 454
Press Tube 2040

-- Remove the transmission.

-- Remove the clutch release lever with release bearing and guide sleeve. Refer to CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER WITH RELEASE BEARING .

-- Drive the seal out of the guide sleeve.

Fig 1: Drive Seal Out Of Guide Sleeve

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NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surface for the seal on the input shaft.

-- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lips -arrow- half way with sealing grease for seal G 052 128 A1.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seals Sealing Lips

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-- Lightly coat the outer circumference of the seal with transmission fluid.

-- Install the seal all the way into the guide sleeve.

Fig 3: Drive Oil Seal Into Guide Sleeve Onto Stop Using Special Tools VW295, VW295A & VW454

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-- Install the clutch release lever with release bearing and guide sleeve. Refer to CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER WITH RELEASE BEARING .

-- Install the transmission.