24 14 001 Replacing selector shaft seal (GA6HP26Z) (N63 engine, model years 2009 through 2012)
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Special tools required:
IMPORTANT:
After completing work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove left retaining plate AWD - remove right retaining plate.
IMPORTANT:
Support transmission with workshop hoist.
Unfasten nut.
Remove cable (1).
Installation:
Adjusting cable:
- Release nut
- Adjust cable by means of holder (2)
Distance A ≥ 1 mm.
Unfasten nut.
Take off holder (1).
Tightening torque 24 51 1AZ .
Screw in special tool 24 5 361 until it is firmly connected with radial shaft seal.
Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 361 and tighten down.
This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.
Oil sealing lip on shaft seal (1).
Screw in radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 24 5 366 and 24 5 364 as far as it will go.