24 13 013 Replacing output flange shaft seal (GA6HP19Z)

Special tools required: 

• 23 0 020
• 24 2 351
• 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.
• Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .

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

Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Bearing Block 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 Bolts

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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 .

Installation: 

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

Fig 3: 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 4: Attaching Special Tool To (24 2 353) Output Shaft

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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 5: Identifying Special Tool To (24 2 351) And (24 2 352)

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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 6: Identifying Oil Sealing Lip Of Radial Seal

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