Replacing Output Flange Shaft Seal (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

24 13 012 - Replacing output flange shaft seal (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

Special tools required:
- 23 0 020 23 0 020 Holder
- 24 2 351 24 2 350 Extractor
- 24 2 352 24 2 350 Extractor
- 24 2 353 24 2 350 Extractor
- 24 2 370 24 2 370 Drift
- 24 2 380 24 2 380 Socket Bit WAF 34
- 24 2 410 24 2 410 Adapter Ring

Important!
After completion of work, check transmission oil level Checking/Topping Up Fluid Level in Automatic Transmission (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z).

Use only the approved transmission fluid.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection
- Remove complete exhaust system Service and Repair
- Remove transmission underbody protection (E65 only)

Remove heat shields (1) and (2).

Note:
Illustration similar

Remove transmission cross-member Replacing Rubber Mount for Transmission Mounting.

Release screws and remove transmission supporting block from transmission.

Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ 24 71 Transmission Mounts.

Note:
Illustration shows E65.

Release propeller shaft Removing and Installing Complete Propeller Shaft (Constant-Velocity Joint) from transmission and centre mount and tie to one side.

Note:
To rotate propeller shaft, unlock parking gear.

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

Release nut with special tool 24 2 380 24 2 380 Socket Bit WAF 34.

Tightening torque: 24 13 2AZ Transmission Extension, Bearings, Seals.

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

Detach output flange from output shaft.

Remove spacer.

Attach special tool 24 2 353 24 2 350 Extractor to output shaft (1).

Screw in special tool 24 2 351 24 2 350 Extractor until it is firmly connected with shaft seal.

Pull out radial shaft seal by screwing in special tool 24 2 352 24 2 350 Extractor.

Oil sealing lip of radial seal (1). Drive in radial seal (1) with special tool 24 2 370 24 2 370 Drift and adapter ring 24 2 410 24 2 410 Adapter Ring as far as it will go.