24 13 014 Replacing output flange radial shaft seal (GA6L45R) AWD
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Special tools required:
- 24 4 320
- 24 4 330
IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, check transmission fluid level, see 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R)
. Use only approved transmission oil, see 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R)
. Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear underbody protection.
- Remove exhaust system.
- Remove heat shields.
- Support transmission .
- Remove transmission cross-member. See 22 32 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .
- Remove transfer box. See 27 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSFER CASE (ATC 400 X-DRIVE) .
Mount special tool 24 4 320 and secure with hook wrench (1). Screw in spindle (2) until radial shaft seal is released.
Installation: Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with clean transmission oil. Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 24 4 330 until it stops.