Removing And Installing/Sealing Or Replacing Transmission Sump (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- E65 only: Unfasten screws. Remove transmission underguard (1). See Fig 1 .
- E60/ E63/ E64 only: Remove rear underbody protection.
- Remove cross-member from exhaust system on transmission (N62 only).
Remove oil drain plug (1). See Fig 2 . Drain automatic transmission fluid. Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations. Upon installation: replace oil drain plug. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Unscrew all bolts. Remove transmission sump (1). See Fig 3 . Upon installation: insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact. Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump. See Fig 4 . Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth. Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove. DO NOT degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.
Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube. See Fig 5 .
Installation: the gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump. See Fig 6 .