24 31 013 Replacing torque converter radial shaft seal (GA8HP45Z)
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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
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Use only approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Use only approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove torque converter. See 24 40 014 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (GA8HP45Z) (N20) , 24 40 014 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (GA8HP45Z) (N47) , 24 40 014 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (GA8HP45Z) (N55) or 24 40 014 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (GA8HP45Z) (N52)
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
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Pull out radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 24 1 420 and 13 5 250 .
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 .
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.