Installing the radial shaft seal for the output flange (all-wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP75Z, GA8HP76Z, GA8HP75HZ, GA8HP95Z)

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission .
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil .

Use only the approved transmission oil.
Check the transmission oil level after completing the repair.

Oil the sealing lip of the radial shaft seal with transmission oil.
Strike in the radial shaft seal with the special tool 0 494 651 (23 3 220) up to the stop .

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Follow-up work

Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRANSFER BOX (ATC 13-1) .
Refer to FASTENING THE PROPELLER SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .

Installing the rear tunnel connecting support.

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Position the connecting support (3) on the rear of the tunnel.

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Rear connecting support tunnel to body
M8x30	Snug torque Angle of rotation	28Nm 90°

Tighten screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Undershield
Hexagon screw	tightening torque	2.6Nm
Plastic nut	tightening torque	2.6Nm

Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .