Selector Shaft Seal, Replacing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Piece - Shift Rod/Alternator:VW423
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal:T20143
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm:VAG1331
Sealing Grease.

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Nut - Gearshift Lever

-- Remove the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING .

-- Remove the selector lever cable from the transmission. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove nut -arrow- and remove transmission gearshift lever -A- from the gearshift shaft.

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-- Pry out the seal in the direction of -arrow-.

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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.

The closed side of the gasket -arrow- points to the :VW423 .

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-- Install the new seal all the way. Do not tilt the seal while doing so.

-- Position the gearshift lever -A- and tighten the new nut -arrow-.

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Gearshift Lever Only Fits onto the Splines in One Position.

-- Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .

-- Attach the selector lever cable to the transmission and adjust. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .