Removing and Installing Closure Cap for Selector

344919 Removing and installing closure cap for selector mechanism

Tools





Removing and installing closure cap for selector mechanism





Removal
1. Remove transmission (refer to Service No. 34 35 19) .
2. Shift gear lever to neutral, unscrew fastening screw "A" and remove snap ring "B".
A - Fastening screw
B - Snap ring
C - Closure cap





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





Installation

1. Insert the closure cap and snap ring into the hole in the housing.
2. Using special tool P375 press the snap ring and closure cap down until the snap ring engages into its groove.

Information
- Ensure that the snap ring is perfectly secure.

3. Tighten the fastening screw for the wheel bearing housing to 25 Nm (19 ftlb.) .
4. Install the transmission.