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

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level, see 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R) . Use only approved transmission oil, see 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R) . Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove heat shields.

Slacken nut (1). Take off holder (2). Tightening torque 24 51 1AZ. After completing work: Adjust shift lever.

Fig 1: Slacken Nut (1) And Take Off Holder (2)

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

Fig 2: Screw In Special Tool 24 5 361

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Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 361 and tighten down. This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.

Fig 3: Screw Special Tool 24 5 362 Onto Special Tool 24 5 361

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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.

Fig 4: Screw In Shaft Seal With Special Tools 24 4 381 And 24 4 382

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