Gearshift Shaft Seal, Replacing

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Press Piece - Shift Rod/Alternator:VW423
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal:T20143/1
Sealing Grease

-- Remove the gearshift lever and selector relay lever. Refer to OVERVIEW - SELECTOR MECHANISM .

NOTE:

If it is not possible to remove the selector relay lever through the transmission bracket, then remove the sliding shoe from the gearshift lever.

-- Remove the gearshift lever from the gearshift shaft.

-- Remove the seal using the :T20143/1

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-- Lightly oil the new gasket on the outer edge.

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-- Fill the area between the sealing lip and dust lip -arrow- halfway with Sealing Grease.

-- Drive in the seal using the :VW423 .

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-- Install the gearshift lever and selector relay lever. Refer to OVERVIEW - SELECTOR MECHANISM .