24 13 014 Replace radial shaft seal for output flange (GA6L45R)

Special tools required: 

• 23 0 020
• 23 1 210
• 24 4 360
• 24 4 370

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove underbody protection
• Remove heat shields
• Remove complete Exhaust System
• Remove front muffler (N45T/N46T)
• Remove transmission cross-member
  • Remove propeller shaft from transmission.
  • Release center bearing.
  • Tie propeller shaft to one side.

Tasks are described in Removing Propeller Shaft .

Release screws.

Remove transmission bearing block (1).

For tightening torque refer to 24 71 6AZ in 24 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .

Fig 1: Transmission Bearing Block And Screws

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

Release nut with special tool 23 1 210.

For tightening torque refer to 24 13 3AZ in 24 13 TRANSMISSION EXTENSION, BEARINGS, SEALS .

Installation note: 

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

Fig 2: Special Tools (23 0 020), (23 1 210) And Output Flange

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Detach output flange from output shaft.

Remove spacer.

Push special tool 24 4 360 onto output shaft (1).

Locking hooks (2) must enter completely.

Fig 3: Special Tool (24 4 360), Output Shaft, Locking Hooks And Installation Direction

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Turn locks (1) counterclockwise.

Screw in bolt (2) until radial shaft seal is released.

Fig 4: Locks, Radial Shaft Seal Bolt And Removal Direction

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Oil sealing lip on radial shaft seal (1).

Drive radial shaft seal (1) firmly home with special tool 24 4 370.

Fig 5: Special Tool (24 4 370) And Radial Shaft Seal

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