24 31 012 Replacing torque converter radial shaft seal (GA6L45R)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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 to assembly stand 00 1 450.

Remove Torque Converter.

Fig 1: Special Tool (24 0 200)

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Remove retaining ring (1) with a suitable tool (2).

Fig 2: Retaining Ring And Tool

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

Fig 3: Special Tool (24 2 354) And Drive Shaft

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

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

Fig 4: Special Tools (24 2 352) And (24 2 351)

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.

Drive in shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 2 360 as far as it will go.

Fig 5: Special Tools (24 2 360), (24 2 400) And Shaft Seal

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