24 31 011 Replacing torque converter shaft seal (GA6HP19Z)

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Special tools required:

00 1 450 Assembly Stand
24 0 200 Support
24 2 351
24 2 352
24 2 353
24 2 400

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove automatic transmission. .

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only approved transmission oil. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
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. Note: Read and comply with note on installation of transmission retaining bridge.

Fig 1: Secure Transmission With Special Tool 24 0 200 To Assembly Stand

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

Fig 2: Attach Special Tool 24 2 353 To 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 3: Screw In Special Tool 24 2 352 To Remove Shaft Seal

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal. Drive in shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 2 400 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Drive In Shaft Seal (1) With Special Tool 24 2 400

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