M/T - Gear Selector Shaft Oil Seal Leaks
CATEGORY: TransmissionSECTION: 4
PAGE: 22
ISSUE: 08/94-0490
CODE: 471
Subject:
Gear Selector Shaft Oil Seal, Manual Transmission
Application:
1994- 900 and 9000 Models
A now gear selector shaft oil seal has been introduced to solve leakage problems. In 1994- models with manual transmissions. the seal can be changed while the transmission is in the car. Refer to the procedure below to change the seal.
Cars Affected:
1994 900 Models with manual transmission
Tools:
Selector shaft seal P/N 87 41 878
Installer gear shaft seal P/N 87 90 685
NOTE
This tool was available for older 900 models. Check your tool room before ordering a new one form Kent-Moore.
Action:
Change the gear selector shaft seal as follows:
1. Select 4th gear and disconnect the gear shaft coupling.
2. Select 3rd gear and by using a suitable hooked tool, remove the old seal.
3. Check the surface of the shaft and remove any imperfections.
4. Starting half way down the shaft, wind a length of electrical tape around the shaft to protect the seal lip and install the new seal.
5. Using tool P/N 87 90 685, tap the seal ensuring it is perfectly square in the housing.
6. Refit the selector shaft coupling and check alignment of the gear positions (see Service Manual 4:1, page 432-4).
7. Check/top up the gear box oil level and test.