23 11 222 Replacing Radial Drive Shaft Seal (GS6-53BG/53DG/55BG)

23 11 222 Replacing radial drive shaft seal (GS6-53BG/53DG/55BG)

Special tools required:
^ 23 0 380
^ 23 0 490

Note:
After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the manual transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove transmission
^ Remove clutch release bearing.





Release bolts (1) and remove guide tube (2).





Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch.

Important!
Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.

Screw in special tool 23 0 490.
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).

Installation:
Coat sealing lips of radial seal with gear oil.
Push radial seal onto special tool 23 0 380 and drive firmly home.