24 31 010 Replacing torque converter shaft seal (GA6HP26Z) (N63 engine, model years 2009 through 2012))

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .

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!

Secure transmission with special tool 24 0 200 on assembly stand 00 1 450.

Remove TORQUE CONVERTER .

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

Fig 1: Securing Transmission Using Special Tool (24 0 200)

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Attach special tool 24 2 353 to input shaft (1).

Fig 2: Connecting Special Tool (24 2 353) To Input Shaft

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Screw in special tool 24 2 351 until it is firmly connected with radial shaft seal.

Screw in special tool 24 2 352 to remove radial shaft seal.

Fig 3: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 351 And 24 2 352)

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.

Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 2 400 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Installing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 400)

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