24 14 005 Replacing sealing cap for selector shaft (GA6L45R)

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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 rear underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove front propeller shaft from transfer case and tie to one side. Tasks are described in REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT (CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT) COMPLETELY

Screw special tool 23 0 490 into sealing cap. Drive out sealing cap with impact weight (1).

Fig 1: Drive Out Sealing Cap With Impact Weight (1)

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Place new sealing cap (1) on drift (2).

NOTE: Drift (2) for driving in sealing cap is contained in repair kit.

Fig 2: Place New Sealing Cap (1) On Drift (2)

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Drive in new sealing cap (1) with drift (2) as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Drive In New Sealing Cap (1) With Drift (2)

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