24 00 050 Installing replacement transmission (GA6HP19Z/N52/N52K/N53/N54)

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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ .

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

IMPORTANT:

Before installing replacement transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES .
After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .

Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .

NOTE: Rear-wheel drive only

Release screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block (1).

Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Bearing Block Screws

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NOTE: AWD

Modify transfer case.

Picture show E60 (not N54).

Release screws.

Remove and modify exhaust system bracket (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust System Bracket And Screws

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Convert transportation lock (1).

Convert all cable holders.

Convert all seal plugs.

Convert protective cap on output shaft.

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.

Fig 3: Identifying Transportation Lock

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Transmission identification:

On type plate