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 .

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).
If necessary, remove heat shield.
Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER (E60/61/90/91/92 only).
Remove TRANSMISSION SUMP .

IMPORTANT:

Support transmission with workshop hoist.

NOTE:

E90/91/92 only

Release bolts (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Cross-Member Bolt

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NOTE:

E90/91/92 only

Release screws (1) and remove exhaust system bracket.

Tightening torque 22 32 2AZ . See TRANSMISSION MOUNTS for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust System Bracket Screw

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Unlock and disconnect plug (1) by turning.

Fig 3: Releasing Cable From Retainers

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

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools (24 2 390)

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Unlock sealing sleeve with slide (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Sealing Sleeve With Slide

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NOTE:

Note position of sealing sleeve.

Pull out sealing sleeve (1).

Fig 6: Pulling Out Sealing Sleeve

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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!