Replacing Sealing Sleeve For Transmission Housing (GA6HP19Z)

CAUTION: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. See CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP19Z/6HP19Z) . Use only the approved transmission fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID . Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission.

Remove heat shields (1) and (2). See Figure .

Release screws (1) and nuts (2) and remove transmission cross-member. See Figure .

Remove transmission sump. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION SUMP (GA6HP19Z) .

Support transmission with workshop hoist.

Unlock and disconnect plug (1) by turning. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Unlocking Plug

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Insert Special Tool (24 2 390) in sealing sleeve (1). See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Inserting Special Tool In Seating Sleeve

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Unlock sealing sleeve with slide (1). See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Unlocking Sealing Sleeve

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Note position of sealing sleeve. Pull out sealing sleeve (1). See Fig 4 . Upon installation: screw in sealing sleeve partially (lug in upper area). Turn until lug engages in groove of transmission. Slide in sealing sleeve. Lug on sealing sleeve must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Sealing Sleeve

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