Removing the radial shaft seal for the output flange (GA8HP50Z, GA8HP51Z, GA8HP75Z, GA8HP76Z, GA8HP75HZ)
Preliminary work
- Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove the transmission side UNDERBODY PLANKING
- Remove the tunnel connecting SUPPORT .
- If installed: remove the right and left TORSION STRUT where required.
- Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Remove transmission CROSS-MEMBER .
- Remove the HEAT SHIELDS .
- Remove the RETAINING PLATES
- Partially loosen the PROP SHAFT
CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
- Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
- Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission.
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil.
Damage to the transmission.
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil.
- Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
- Check the transmission OIL LEVEL after completing the repair.
- Pry out nut (2) using a suitable tool (1).
- Brace the output flange (1) with the special tool 0 491 440 (23 0 020).
- Release nut with special tool 0 494 212 (24 2 380) .
- Detach the output flange (1) from the output shaft.
- Push special tool 0 494 416 (23 3 160) over the output shaft.
- Screw special tool 0 494 416 (23 3 160)
in arrow direction into the radial shaft seal as far as necessary until the special tool is securely connected with the radial shaft seal.
- Screw in the screw (1) in arrow direction into special tool 0 494 416 (23 3 160) until the radial shaft seal is pulled out of the transmission housing.
