Removing the radial shaft seal for the torque converter (GA8HP50Z, GA8HP51Z)
Preliminary work
- Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
- If the active stabilizer is installed: remove fan COWL .
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove the transmission side UNDERBODY PLANKING
- Remove the front UNDERBODY PROTECTION/FRONT THRUST FIELD .
- Remove the UNDERBODY PROTECTION of the steering gear and thrust field respectively.
- Remove the STIFFENING PLATE .
- If installed: remove the right and left TORSION STRUT where required.
- Remove the tunnel connecting SUPPORT .
- Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Remove the HEAT SHIELDS .
- Remove the RETAINING PLATES
- Partially loosen the PROP SHAFT
- Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (all-wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP51Z).
- Remove TORQUE CONVERTER .
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.
- Fasten the transmission using special tools 0 495 446 (24 0 200) and 2 449 398 onto the special tool 0 495 187 (00 2 300) .
- Pull out the radial shaft seal (1) with the special tools 0 496 716 (24 1 420) and 0 493 321 (13 5 250) in arrow direction.