Replacing Shaft Seal For Selector Shaft (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 rear underbody protection.

Grip clamping sleeve (1) and slacken nut (2). See Fig 1 . Detach retainer (3) towards bottom using a screwdriver. Pull cable (4) out of holder. Upon installation, adjust selector lever. See ADJUSTING SELECTOR LEVER .

Fig 1: Detaching Selector Lever Cable

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Release screw. Take off holder (1). See Fig 2 . Illustration shows E65. Upon installation, tighten screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 2: Taking Off Holder

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Screw in Special Tool (24 5 361) until it is firmly connected with shaft seal. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Screwing In Special Tool

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Screw Special Tool (24 5 362) onto Special Tool (24 5 361) and tighten down. See Fig 4 . This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.

Fig 4: Pulling Shaft Seal Out Of Transmission Housing

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal (1). Screw in shaft seal (1) with Special Tools (24 5 366) and (24 5 364) as far as it will go. See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Screwing In Shaft Seal

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