24 34 020 Replacing sealing sleeve for transmission housing (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

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Special tools required:

24 2 390 See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level .
Use only approved transmission fluid . See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove transmission cross-member . See 22 32 001 REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .
Remove transmission sump .

IMPORTANT: Support transmission with workshop hoist.

Unlock and disconnect plug (1) by turning.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug By Turning

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

Fig 2: Inserting Special Tool (24 2 390) In Sealing Sleeve

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Unlock sealing sleeve with slide (1).

Fig 3: 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 4: Pulling Out Sealing Sleeve

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