24 14 002 Replacing Selector Shaft Seal (GA6HP19)

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Special tools required:

24 5 361
24 5 362
24 5 364
24 5 366

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. See CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP19Z) . 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

NOTE: Version 1:

Grip clamping sleeve (1) and slacken nut (2).

Detach retainer (3) downwards using a screwdriver.

Pull cable (4) out of holder.

Installation:

Adjust selector lever. See ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 1: Identifying Cable And Holder With Sleeve

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NOTE: Version 2:

Release shift cable head (1) from ball head.

Installation:

Adjust selector lever. See ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cable Head

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Slacken nut (1).

Take off holder (2).

Tightening torque 24 51 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Holder With Nut

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Screw in special tool 24 5 361 until it is firmly connected with shaft seal.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool 24 5 361

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Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 361 and tighten down. See Fig 5.

This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool 24 5 362 And 24 5 361

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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 6.

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool 24 5 366 And 24 5 364

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