Replacing Sealing Sleeve For Transmission Housing (GA6HP26Z)

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CAUTION: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. See CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z) . 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 exhaust system at manifold and lower. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N62).

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

Support transmission with hydraulic jack.

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

CAUTION: DO NOT support transmission on transmission fluid sump. Risk of damage.

Remove transmission sump. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION SUMP (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z) .

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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