24 31 016 Replace radial shaft seal for torque converter (GA8HP50Z)

Special tools required: 

• 00 2 300
• 13 5 250
• 24 0 200
• 24 1 420
• 24 1 410

Attention! 

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

Attention! 

After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Use only the APPROVED TRANSMISSION OIL .

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove TORQUE CONVERTER .

Removal: 

Secure transmission with special tool 24 0 200 on assembly stand 00 2 300.

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

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The 13 aluminium 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.

Installation: 

Fig 1: Torque Converter Screws Tightening Sequence

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Tighten down screws in order 1...13.

Parts:  Replace screws 1...13 and sealing ring.

Tightening torque 24 30 6AZ .

Installation note: 

1. Install the O-ring on the drive shaft.
2. Oil sealing lip on radial shaft seal (1).

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

Required follow-up work: 

• Install TORQUE CONVERTER .