24 31 564 Replacing torque converter shaft seal (GA8HP70Z)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only approved transmission oil. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove TORQUE CONVERTER .

Secure transmission with special tool 24 0 200 on assembly stand 00 1 450.

NOTE: Read and comply with note on installation of TRANSMISSION RETAINING BRIDGE .

Fig 1: Securing Transmission Using Special Tool (24 0 200)

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Pull out radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 24 1 420 and 13 5 250 .

Installation note:

Replace the O-ring on the drive shaft.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (24 1 420 And 13 5 250)

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.

Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 2 410 as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Driving Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 410)

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