24 14 003 Replacing Selector Shaft Seal (GA6L45R)
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Special tools required:
- 24 4 381
- 24 4 382
- 24 5 361
- 24 5 362
For the following special tools, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
See 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R)
. Use only the approved transmission fluid. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove heat shields
Slacken nut (1).
Take off holder (2).
Tightening torque. See 24 51 1AZ in 24 51 EXTERNAL SHIFT LINKAGE .
After completing work:
Adjust shift lever. See 24 00 018 ADJUSTING SELECTOR LEVER (GA6L45R) .
Screw in special tool 24 5 361 until it is firmly connected with shaft seal. See Fig 2.
Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 361 and tighten down. See Fig 3.
This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.
Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.
Screw in shaft seal with special tools 24 4 381 and 24 4 382 as far as it will go.