24 13 015 Replace Radial Shaft Seal For Output Flange (GA8HP45Z)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel 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 complete exhaust system . See 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N55) , 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N52T) or 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N20) .
Remove transmission cross member.
Remove propeller shaft . See 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (INSERTED - FLEXIBLE DISC AT REAR) .
Support transmission with lifter.

Release transmission support block from transmission.

Tightening torque: 22 32 1AZ .

Grip output flange (1) with special tool 23 0 020 .

Release nut with special tool 24 2 380 .

Tightening torque: 24 13 1AZ .

Installation note:

Renew inner radial shaft seal.

Renew output flange.

Replace nut and secure with a mandrel (8 mm) by caulking.

Fig 1: Loosening Output Flange Nut Using Special Tool (24 2 380)

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Detach output flange from output shaft.

Remove spacer.

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

Fig 2: Attaching Special Tool (24 2 353) To Output Shaft

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

Pull out radial shaft seal by screwing in special tool 24 2 352 .

Fig 3: Pulling Radial Shaft Seal

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Oil sealing lip on radial shaft seal (1).

Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 2 370 and adapter ring 24 2 410 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Installing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 370)

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