24 00 035 Removing and installing automatic transmission: Notes

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IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale transmission oil vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation

IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved transmission oil: ATF oil Shell L12108 ; BMW part number 83 22 2 152 426 ; 20 liters
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect the BATTERY 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD or 61 20... (SAFETY) INFORMATION ON AGM BATTERY
Remove FAN COWL
Remove BOTH INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS
Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTER , cylinders 7-12

Unfasten ground strap (1).

Remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Ground Strap And Holder

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Vehicles up to production date 08/2010 only:

Release screw (2).

Disconnect cable (1).

Installation note:

Release screw (2).
Bring release lever (3) into contact with selector shaft by pressing slightly. Distance B=0 mm.
Adjust cable by means of holder until distance A ≥ 1 mm is obtained.
Tighten screw (2).

Fig 2: Pressing Release Lever
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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 3AZ .

Remove holder (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Holder And Screw

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Release monitoring sensor (1) for catalytic converter, cylinders 1-6 with special tools 11 7 030 and 11 9 150.

Tightening torque 11 78 1AZ .

Remove monitoring sensor (1).

IMPORTANT: When using special tool 11 7 030 in conjunction with 11 9 150, it is essential to reduce the prescribed tightening torque by 3 Nm.

Fig 4: Removing Monitoring Sensor Using Special Tools

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Disconnect connector (1) from oil level sensor.

Release cable from retaining clips (2).

When disconnecting the transmission, pay attention to installation position of rubber plugs (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Level Sensor Connector, Retaining Clips And Rubber Plugs

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Release screw (1) and remove crankshaft sensor.

Disengage cable from holder (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Crankshaft Sensor Holder And Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ .

Remove cover (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Crankshaft Sensor Cover And Screws

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Unlock connector (1) by turning and disconnect
Release cable from brackets
Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve.

These tasks are described in NOTES ON MECHATRONICS

(Important: Observe important note)

Fig 8: Disconnecting Connector

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 22 1AZ .

Release oil cooler line (2).

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 9: Identifying Oil Cooler Line And Screw

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Crank engine at vibration damper in direction of rotation until screw (1) is visible in recess.

Release all 6 screws (1) on torque converter.

Tightening torque 24 40 1AZ .

Fig 10: Identifying Torque Converter Screws

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Insert special tool 24 4 131 and 24 4 138 into recess in transmission housing.

Twist special tool and secure torque converter.

Fig 11: Securing Torque Converter Using Special Tool (24 4 131 And 24 4 138)

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Release screw (1) on left and right of axle.

Remove cover plate (2) on left and right of axle.

Remove bolt (3) on left and right of axle.

Tightening torque 31 10 1AZ .

Fig 12: Identifying Axle Cover Plate, Bolt And Screw

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Screw on special tool 11 8 910.

Fig 13: Connecting Special Tool (11 8 910)

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Adjust distance (1) between cross bar and facing using nuts (2).

Nuts (2) must be screwed down in opposite direction after distance has been adjusted.

IMPORTANT: Distance:

N74 37 mm

Fig 14: Adjusting Distance Between Cross Bar And Facing Using Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 22 32 4AZ .

Remove transmission cross member.

Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Cross Member Screws

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Remove PROPELLER SHAFT
NOTE: Bending the propeller shaft by an excessive angle can cause premature damage to the joint/propeller shaft!
Support engine with lifter when removing transmission.

Lower engine with transmission.

Secure engine and transmission in lowered position with engine support beam.

Then support transmission.