24 34 021 Replacing sealing sleeve for transmission housing (GA6HP19Z)

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Special tools required:

24 2 390

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only APPROVED TRANSMISSION FLUID .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
Remove TRANSMISSION SUMP .

IMPORTANT: Support transmission with workshop hoist.

Remove heat shield (1).

NOTE: Illustration similar.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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Unlock and disconnect plug (1) by turning.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug By Turning

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Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Sleeve

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Unlock sealing sleeve with slide (1).

Fig 4: Unlocking Sealing Sleeve With Slide

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NOTE: Note position of sealing sleeve.

Pull out sealing sleeve (1).

Installation:

Screw in sealing sleeve partially (lug in upper area). Turn until lug engages in groove of transmission. Slide in sealing sleeve.

Lug on sealing sleeve must not be damaged!

Fig 5: Identifying Sealing Sleeve

G04726137

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