24 13 013 Replacing output flange shaft seal (GA6HP19Z)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove underbody protection
• Remove heat shields
• Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM (N52/N52K/N54/M47T2/N47/M57T2)
• Remove CROSSMEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING

• Remove propeller shaft from transmission.
• Release center bearing.
• Tie propeller shaft to one side.

Tasks are described in REMOVING PROPELLER SHAFT .

Fig 1: Locating Propeller Shaft From Transmission

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Release screws.

Remove transmission bearing block (1).

Tightening torque: see 6AZ in 24 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .

Fig 2: Locating Convert Transmission Bearing Block

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Grip output flange (1) with special tool 23 0 020 .

Release nut with special tool 24 2 380 .

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 24 13 TRANSMISSION EXTENSION, BEARINGS, SEALS .

Installation: 

Replace nut and secure with a mandrel (8 mm) by caulking.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Output Flange From Output Shaft Using Special Tool 23 0 020

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Detach output flange from output shaft.

Remove spacer.

Attach special tool 24 2 353 to output shaft (1).

Fig 4: Connecting Special Tool 24 2 353 To Output Shaft

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Screw in special tool 24 2 351 until it is firmly connected with shaft seal.

Pull out radial shaft seal by screwing in special tool 24 2 352 .

Fig 5: Pulling Out Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool 24 2 352

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Oil sealing lip of radial seal (1). Drive in radial seal (1) with special tool 24 2 370 and adapter ring 24 2 410 as far as it will go.

Fig 6: Installing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool 24 2 370

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