Input Shaft Seal, Replacing

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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

Transmission is removed.

-- Remove the clutch release lever with the release bearing and guide sleeve, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM, SERVICING .

-- Drive seal out of guide sleeve.

Fig 1: Removing Seal From Guide Sleeve

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NOTE:

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

-- Fill the area between the sealing lip and dust lip -arrow- halfway with Sealing Grease G 052 128 A1.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seal

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-- Coat the outer circumference of the seal lightly with transmission fluid.

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

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

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-- Install the clutch release lever with the release bearing and guide sleeve, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM, SERVICING .

Tightening Specifications

Guide sleeve to the clutch housing, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM OVERVIEW .