Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove underbody protection

E65/M67TU only

Release screws.

Remove transmission underguard (1).

Remove left diesel particulate filter.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Underguard

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E65/N62 only:

Release screws.

Remove transmission underguard (1).

Remove left oxygen sensor.

E60/E63/E64, N62 only:

Remove rear underbody protection.

Remove left oxygen sensor (N62 only).

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Underguard

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NOTE: Version 1:
Unfasten nut.
Remove cable (1).

Installation:

Adjusting cable:

Release nut
Adjust cable by means of holder (2)
Distance A ≥ 1 mm.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable And Cable Holder
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NOTE: Version 2:
Grip clamping sleeve (1) and slacken nut (2).
Tightening torque 25 16 2AZ .
Detach retainer (3) towards bottom using a screwdriver.
Pull cable (4) out of holder.

Installation:

ADJUST SELECTOR LEVER .

Fig 4: Identifying Grip Clamping Sleeve, Slacken Nut, Detach Retainer And Pull Cable

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NOTE: Version 3:
Release shift cable head (2) from ball head.

Installation:

Adjust selector lever.

Illustration similar.

Fig 5: Adjusting Selector Lever

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Unfasten nut.

Take off holder (1).

Tightening torque 24 51 1AZ .

NOTE: Illustration shows E65.

Fig 6: Identifying Take Off Holder

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Screw in special tool 24 5 361 until it is firmly connected with shaft seal.

Fig 7: Identifying Screw In Special Tool (24 5 361)

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Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 361 and tighten down.

This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool (24 5 361) And Screw Special Tool (24 5 362)

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal (1).

Screw in shaft seal (1) with special tools 24 5 366 and 24 5 364 as far as it will go.

Fig 9: Inserting Shaft Seal Special Tools (24 5 366) And (24 5 364)

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