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 transmission oil vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation

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

Necessary preliminary work:

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: Identifying 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 .

Fig 2: Pulling Out Radial Shaft Seal

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The 14 aluminum torx screws contained in the drive repair kit are furnished with a sealing ring and must be mandatory replaced as well.

When replacing screws (1) along the dashed line, always change one screw after the other.

Tightening torque: 24 30 6AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Installation note:

Install the O-ring on the drive shaft.
Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.
Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 1 410 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Removing Radial Shaft Seal
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