Gear selector shaft oil seal, manual transmission
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SERVICE INFORMATION
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Bulletin Nbr:
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471-9011
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Date:
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AUGUST 1994
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Market:
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US
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Gear selector shaft oil seal, manual transmission
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A new gear selector shaft oil has been introduced to solve leakage problems. In 1994-98 with manual transmissions, the seal can be changed while the transmission is in the car. Refer to the procedure below to change the seal.
1994-1998 900 models with manual transmission
Selector shaft seal: 87 41 878
Installer gear shaft seal: 87 90 685
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Note
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Tool P/N 87 90 685 was available for older 900 models. Check your tool room before ordering a new one from Kent- Moore.
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Change the gear selector shaft seal as follows:
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1.
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Select 4th gear and disconnect the gear shaft coupling.
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Select 3rd gear and by using a suitable hooked tool, remove the old seal.
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3.
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Check the surface of the shaft and remove any imperfections.
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4.
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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.
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5.
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Using tool, P/N 87 90 685, tap the seal ensuring it is perfectly square in the housing.
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Refit the selector shaft coupling and check alignment of the gear positions (see Service Manual 4:1, page 432-4).
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7.
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Check/top up the gearbox oil level and test.
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