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Removing and Installing Closure Cap For Selector Force Mechanism

Removing and installing closure cap for selector force mechanism





A Closure cap

Removing closure cap for selector force mechanism
1. Remove engine-transmission unit.





2. Shift transmission to neutral, unscrew fastening screw -A- and remove snap ring -B-.
A Fastening screw
B Snap ring
C Closure cap





3. Bore a 3.5 mm hole into the center of the closure cap (coat drill with viscous grease to prevent drilling chips from falling into the transmission). Screw in a sheetmetal screw (4.8 x 25) with a large washer and lever out the closure cap using two screwdrivers.

Installing closure cap for selector force mechanism
1. Insert closure cap and snap ring into the housing bore.
2. Use special tool (press-out mandrel) P 375 to push the snap ring and closure cap down until the snap ring engages in its groove.

Note:
^ Ensure perfect seating of the snap ring.

3. Tighten fastening screw for gear housing.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
4. Install engine-transmission unit.