24 13 014 Replacing output flange shaft seal (GA6L45R)
Special tools required:
- 23 0 020
- 23 1 210
- 24 4 360
- 24 4 370
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection.
- Remove heat shields.
- Remove complete exhaust system
- Remove front muffler (N45T/N46T)
- Remove transmission cross-member
Remove propeller shaft from transmission. Release centre bearing. Tie propeller shaft to one side. Tasks are described in .26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT (CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT) COMPLETELY .
Release screws. Remove transmission bearing block (1). Tightening torque, see 24 71 6AZ in 24 13 TRANSMISSION EXTENSION, BEARINGS, SEALS .
Grip output flange (1) with special tool 23 0 020. Release nut with special tool 23 1 210. Tightening torque, see 24 13 3AZ in 24 13 TRANSMISSION EXTENSION, BEARINGS, SEALS . Installation: Apply a streak of Loctite 277 over complete thread width. Replace nut and secure with a mandrel (8 mm) by caulking.
Detach output flange from output shaft. Remove spacer.
Push special tool 24 4 360 onto output shaft (1). Locking hooks (2) must enter completely.
Turn locks (1) counterclockwise. Screw in bolt (2) until radial shaft seal is released.
Oil sealing lip on radial shaft seal (1). Drive radial shaft seal (1) firmly home with special tool 24 4 370.