A5S 360R/390R Transmission

Replacing Radial Seal For Output Flange (A5S 360R/390R)

Note: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.

Caution:
Use only the approved transmission fluid in this automatic transmission.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Remove complete exhaust system.

Remove heat shield (1).

Support transmission with special tools 00 2 030 / 24 5 301 /24 5 305.

Release screws.
Tightening torque, 24 71 1 AZ / 2AZ.

Remove cross-member (1).

Release screws.
Tightening torque, 26 11 1 AZ.

Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.

Grip propeller shaft and release nuts.
Tightening torque,Center mount = 21 Nm.

Bend propeller shaft downwards at center bearing (1).

Detach propeller shaft from transmission output flange and tie back to side on vehicle underbody.

Version 1 without spring washer:
Grip output flange (1) with special tool 23 0 020.

Release hexagon nut.
Tightening torque, 24 21 1 AZ.

Remove output flange (1).

Installation:
Replace inner sealing ring on output flange (1).

Install hexagon nut with screw retaining compound.

Version 2 with spring washer:
Release hexagon nut (1) on output flange (2).
Tightening torque, 24 21 1 AZ.

Installation:
Install hexagon nut with screw retaining compound.

Version 2 with spring washer:
Remove spring washer (1).

Remove output flange (2).

Installation:
Note installation direction of spring washer (1).

Withdraw radial seal (1) with special tool 00 5 010.

Installation:
Coat sealing lips of new radial seal with automatic transmission fluid.

Drive in radial seal with special tool 24 1 090 until flush.