Selector Shaft Seal, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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

-- Disconnect the gearshift lever -A- and carefully remove it from the selector shaft -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Shaft Lever And Fastener

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-- Remove the sealing ring in the direction of -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Ring Pried Out Using Pulling Hook T20143/2

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-- Lightly oil new seal on outer circumference.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Seal

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

-- Position the selector lever -A- and tighten the nut -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Shaft Lever And Fastener

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Tightening Specifications