Seals And Gaskets

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Replace the O-rings, seals and gaskets.
After removing gaskets and seals, always inspect the contact surfaces on the housing or shaft for burrs or damage resulting from removal.
Before installing the gasket, lightly oil and fill the space between the sealing lips -arrow- halfway with Grease.
The open side of the gaskets point toward the fluid to be sealed in.
Only use DSG^® transmission fluid. Other lubricants cause malfunctions.
Coat the O-rings with DSG^® transmission fluid before inserting to prevent crushing the rings during installation.
After replacing seals, O-rings and gaskets, check the transmission fluid level and fill if necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .