24 13 013 Replacing output flange shaft seal (GA6HP19Z)

Special tools required: 

• 23 0 020  . See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
• 24 2 351  . See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
• 24 2 352 
• 24 2 353 
• 24 2 370 
• 24 2 380 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear underbody protection.
• Remove exhaust system  after catalytic converter. See EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR .
• Remove transmission cross-member  . See 22 32 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .

Release screws and remove transmission support block (1) (if fitted).

Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ  . See 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Support Block And Screws

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• Remove propeller shaft from transmission.
• Release center bearing.
• Tie propeller shaft to one side.

Tasks are described in Removing PROPELLER SHAFT .

Fig 2: Locating Propeller Shaft Bolt

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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 13 EXTENSION HOUSING .

Installation: 

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

Fig 3: Identifying Output Flange Special Tool (23 0 020, 24 2 380)

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Detach output flange from output shaft.

Remove spacer.

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

Fig 4: Attaching Special Tool (24 2 353) To Output Shaft

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Screw in special tool 242351  until it is firmly connected with shaft seal.

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

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 5: Pulling Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool (242351, 24 2 352)

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Fig 6: Identifying Radial Seal With Special Tool (24 2 370)

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