23 00 041 Installing exchange gearbox (GS6-17BG)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only approved gearbox oil.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations

IMPORTANT: After installing the zero-gear sensor, it is necessary to teach in the position of the zero-gear sensor again.
Calibration is carried out using the BMW Diagnosis System "Service Function" (Learn/record zero-gear sensor).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain transmission oil at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque: 23 00 2AZ . See TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL or TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .
Remove TRANSMISSION .

Transfer gearshift rod joint.

Slide back circlip (1).
Drive out cylinder pin (2).

Fig 1: Driving Cylinder Pin
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NOTE: Check damping disc (6) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Damping Disc

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Modify following parts to new transmission:

RELEASE BEARING AND RELEASE LEVER
Ball pin and wire spring clip
Stud bolts for clutch slave cylinder
If necessary, fit new neutral sensor.
(Use new screws.)

Tightening torque 23 14 2AZ .
Reversing light switch
Tightening torque 23 14 1AZ .

Reassemble the vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation note:

Observe greasing specification.