24 34 020 Replacing Sealing Sleeve For Transmission Housing (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

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Special tools required:

24 2 390

IMPORTANT:

After completion of work, check transmission oil level. See 00 11 500 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

Use only approved transmission fluid.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove exhaust system (E60/61 only).
Remove exhaust system at manifold and lower (E60/61, N62 only).
If necessary, remove heat shield.
Remove transmission cross-member (E60/61/90/91/92 only). See 22 32 001 REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING and 22 32 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
Remove transmission sump. See 24 11 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION SUMP (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

IMPORTANT: Support transmission with workshop hoist.

NOTE: E90/91/92 only

Release bolts (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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NOTE: E90/91/92 only

Release screws (1) and remove exhaust system bracket.

Tightening torque 22

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust System Bracket Screws

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Unlock and disconnect plug (1) by turning.

Fig 3: Unlocking Plug

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Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve (1). See 24 2 390 COVERING CAP

Fig 4: Inserting Special Tool (24 2 390)

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Unlock sealing sleeve with slide (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Sealing Sleeve

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NOTE: Note position of sealing sleeve.

Pull out sealing sleeve (1).

Installation:

Screw in sealing sleeve partially (lug in upper area). Turn until lug engages in groove of transmission. Slide in sealing sleeve.

Lug on sealing sleeve must not be damaged!

Fig 6: Sliding In Sealing Sleeve

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