24 11 010 Removing And Installing/Sealing Or Replacing Transmission Sump (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

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IMPORTANT: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.

After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Use only the approved transmission fluid.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E65 only:

Unfasten screws.

Remove transmission underguard (1).

E60/ E63/ E64 only:

Remove rear underbody protection.

Remove cross-member from exhaust system on transmission (N62 only).

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Screw

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Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ . See TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP for specs.

Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation:

Replace oil drain plug.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Unscrew all bolts.

BMW ALPINA B7 version.

Aluminium transmission sump with extending cooling fins.

Remove transmission sump (1).

IMPORTANT:

GA6HP26Z plastic oil sump version only.

From 10/04 new M6x28.5 T40 Torx bolt can be retrospectively replaced.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Sump With Extending Cooling Fins

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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.

Tightening torque: 24 11 5AZ . See TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP for specs.

Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.

Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil.

Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.

Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.

IMPORTANT:

Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Sump Gasket

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Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.

Fig 5: Identifying Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Tube

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Installation:

The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Sump

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