Selector Shaft Seal, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Press Piece - Shift Rod/Alternator: VW423 
• Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal: T20143/1 
• Sealing Grease. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Remove gearshift lever and selector relay lever. Refer to OVERVIEW - OPERATING CABLES  or OVERVIEW - SELECTOR MECHANISM .

-- Remove the gearshift lever from the gearshift shaft.

-- Remove the seal using the : T20143/1 

Fig 1: Identifying Pulling Hook T20143/1 To Pry Out Seal

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-- Lightly oil new seal on outer circumference.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seal

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

-- Drive in the seal using the : VW423  .

Fig 3: Driving In Sealing Ring As Far As Stop Using Sleeve VW 423

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-- Install gearshift lever and selector relay lever. Refer to OVERVIEW - OPERATING CABLES  or OVERVIEW - SELECTOR MECHANISM .