28 00 060 Replacing output flange radial shaft seal (GS7D36SG)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: It is essential to adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness.

Any dirty parts must be cleaned before the hydraulic cap is loosened.

After completion of work, check GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .

Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the twin-clutch gearbox.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove underbody protection. See REMOVING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove heat shields.
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Support transmission from underneath.
Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .

Remove propeller shaft.
Tasks are described in Removing PROPELLER SHAFT .

NOTE: To rotate propeller shaft, unlock parking lock.

Release screws.

Remove transmission bearing block (1).

Tightening torque: 22 32 2AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Bearing Block Screws

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Grip output flange (1) with special tool 23 0 020 .

Release nut with special tool 23 2 320 .

Tightening torque: 28 10 14AZ .

Installation note:

Replace nut and secure with Loctite 243.

Fig 2: Holding Output Flange With Special Tool (23 0 020)

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Detach output flange (1) with special tool 33 1 150 and adapter plate 33 1 154 from output shaft.

Fig 3: Detaching Output Flange Using Special Tool (33 1 150)

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Attach special tool 24 2 353 to output shaft (1).

Graphic shows: Automatic transmission

Fig 4: Attaching Special Tool (24 2 353) To Output Shaft

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Screw in special tool 24 2 351 until it is firmly connected with radial shaft seal.

Pull out radial shaft seal by screwing in special tool 24 2 352 .

Graphic shows: Automatic transmission

Fig 5: Pulling Out Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool (24 2 352)

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Apply oil to the sealing lip of radial shaft seal (1). Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 23 0 410 as far as it will go.

Graphic shows: Automatic transmission

Fig 6: Driving Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (23 0 410)

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