24 31 010 Replacing Torque Converter Shaft Seal (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

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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 oil.

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: Identifying Special Tools (24 0 200)

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

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (24 2 353)

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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 3: Identifying Special Tools (24 2 351, 24 2 352)

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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 4: Identifying Special Tools (24 2 360, 24 2 400)

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