Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove automatic transmission.

IMPORTANT:

After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Use only approved TRANSMISSION FLUID .

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

Secure transmission with special tool 24 0 200 on assembly stand 00 1 450 .

Remove TORQUE CONVERTER .

NOTE: Read and comply with installation note on TRANSMISSION RETAINING BRIDGE .

Fig 1: Securing Transmission Using Special Tool (24 0 200)

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Attach special tool 24 2 354 to input shaft (1).

Fig 2: Connecting Input Shaft Using Special Tool 24 2 353

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

Screw in special tool 24 2 352 to remove radial shaft seal.

Fig 3: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 352) And (24 2 351)

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Oil sealing lip on radial shaft seal.

Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 2 400 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Installing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 400)

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