23 00 038 Installing Replacement Transmission (GS6-17BG/DG)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Use only the approved transmission fluid. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain gear oil at oil drain plug. Tightening torque, see 23 00 4AZ in 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .
Remove gearbox

Convert shift rod joint.

Push back retaining ring (1) and drive out dowel pin (2).

Fig 1: Pushing Back Retaining Ring

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NOTE: Check damping disk (6) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Damping Disk

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Convert following parts from previous transmission to new transmission.

Release bearing and release lever
Ball pin and spring wire clip
Studs for clutch slave cylinder
Reversing light switch, tightening torque, see 23 11 1AZ in HOUSING WITH COVER .

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe greasing specification . See 23... Universal BMW Transmission Take-Up .