Installing the radial shaft seal for the torque converter (GA8HP75Z, GA8HP76Z, GA8HP95Z)

• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  screw

  To do so, it is essential to use the new parts from the drive repair kit.

  The 14 Torx screws contained in the drive repair kit have a sealing ring.

• Replace the bolts (1) along the dashed line and hand-tighten.

  Replace the bolts (1) in sequence. Always replace one bolt (1) after the other.

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• Tighten screws in the order (1) to (14).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Centering plate on the transmission housing
  M8x74 Replace screws	Joining torque	10 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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• Install the O-ring on the drive shaft.
• Oil the sealing lip of the radial shaft seal with transmission oil.
• Strike the radial shaft seal (1) with the special tool 0 496 719 (24 1 410)  until it reaches the stop.

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Follow-up work 

• Install TORQUE CONVERTER .
• Install AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (all-wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP75Z).
• Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
• Check/top up the automatic transmission OIL LEVEL .
• Install front axle transmission front PROPELLER SHAFT .
• Fasten the (partially removed) PROP SHAFT
• Install the RETAINING PLATES .
• Install the HEAT SHIELDS .
• If installed: install the right and left TORSION STRUT where required.
• Install the tunnel connecting SUPPORTS .
• Install the THRUST FIELD .
• Install the UNDERBODY PROTECTION of the steering gear or the front thrust field.
• Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Install the transmission side UNDERBODY PLANKING .
• Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .