24 31 564 Replacing torque converter shaft seal (GA8HP70Z) (N63)

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IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale transmission oil vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

IMPORTANT:

After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TORQUE CONVERTER .

Secure transmission with special tool 24 0 200 on assembly stand 00 2 300 .

NOTE: Read and comply with note on installation of TRANSMISSION RETAINING BRIDGE .

Fig 1: Pulling Out Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (24 1 420 And 13 5 250)

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Pull out radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 24 1 420 and 13 5 250 .

Fig 2: Driving Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 410)

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The 14 aluminium Torx screws contained in the drive repair kit are furnished with a sealing ring and must be replaced as well.

When replacing screws (1) along the dashed line, always change one screw after the other.

Tightening torque: 24 30 6AZ

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Installation note:

Install the O-ring on the drive shaft.
Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.
Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 1 410 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Identifying Parking Lock Lever And Screw

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