Selector Shaft Seal

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pulling HookT20143
SleeveVW 423
Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm)V.A.G 1331

Removing

-- Remove the relay lever with the cable retainer. Refer to Figure.

-- Remove the transmission shift lever.

Fig 1: Carefully Pry Out Selector Shaft Seal

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-- Carefully pry out the selector shaft seal.

Installing

-- Lightly lubricate the outer edge of the new seal and fill the space between the sealing lips -arrow- halfway with sealing grease for sealG 052 128 A1.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seals Sealing Lips

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-- Install the seal all the way without bending it.

Fig 3: Installing Seal All Way Without Bending It

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Lettering/arrow on seal must point outward (toward the installation tool).

-- Install the transmission shift lever.

-- Install the relay lever with the cable retainer.

-- Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .