G260 selector rod shaft seal install

[aavani90]

Tackling a leak on my G260 for the first time. Selector shaft seal is leaking bad, after about 20 mins of convincing it I finally got it out. My new seal is a different manufacturer than the one I removed so I can’t tell which direction to install it. I’ve attached “photo A” and “photo B” if anyone can help me out. Also, do I need to oil/grease the new seal when installing it?

New seal is Elring: 327.299

[tomstin]

Try this, roughly 9 minute mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13_wcqmsgrQ

" How to Replace Gearbox Seals | BMW E30 | Getrag 260 + SHIFTER OVERHAUL"

[aavani90]

I’ve watched that same video probably 20 times since yesterday. It doesn’t really show what direction he puts it in. Thank you though, I appreciate it.

[Panici]

Your photo A and B don't show up for me.

Yes, lube it up with some oil.

This is the outside face of the seal....you can read the numbers... what you should see after you install it.

Here is a picture from 2015 where I installed an OEM BMW seal on my G260.

2015-06-18 15.22.12 by Panici, on Flickr

[aavani90]

Im having trouble with uploading the pictures. Let me know if this works

[aavani90]

[uturn]

Your photo A and B don't show up for me.

Yes, lube it up with some oil.

This is the outside face of the seal....you can read the numbers... what you should see after you install it.

[Panici]

This is the outside face of the seal....you can read the numbers... what you should see after you install it.

Much better wording, thank you. This is correct.

OP your photo "B" is correct.

[aavani90]

I installed it yesterday and it went in smooth, I put it in as shown in photo B. No more leaks and it seems to have tightened up some of the play in the DSSR. Thank you all!

[Panici]

I installed it yesterday and it went in smooth, I put it in as shown in photo B. No more leaks and it seems to have tightened up some of the play in the DSSR. Thank you all!

Glad to hear it went well for you. Thanks for checking back in.