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.

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.