24 13 012 Replacing Output Flange Shaft Seal (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check GEAR OIL LEVEL .

Use only the approved gear oil.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove transmission underbody protection (E65 only).
Remove heat shield.
SUPPORT TRANSMISSION FROM UNDERNEATH .

Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .

NOTE: Illustration shows E65.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Cross-Member

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Release screws and remove transmission supporting block from transmission.

Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ . See TRANSMISSION MOUNTS for specs.

NOTE: Illustration shows E65.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Support Block

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Release PROPELLER SHAFT from transmission and centre mount and tie to one side.

NOTE: To rotate propeller shaft, unlock parking gear.

Fig 3: Locating Propeller Shaft Centre Mount

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

Release nut with special tool 24 2 380.

Tightening torque: 24 13 2AZ . See TRANSMISSION EXTENSION, BEARINGS, SEALS for specs.

Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools (24 2 380) And (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 5: 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.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tools (24 2 352) And (24 2 351)

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

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tools (24 2 370)

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