24 00 055 Installing exchange gearbox (GA8HP70Z)
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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
Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque: 24 11 2AZ .
IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, program control transmission control unit.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
- Before installing exchange transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES .
- After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
- Use only approved gearbox oil. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS
or DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS
.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission
Exchange transmissions come filled with oil
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove automatic transmission.
Modify TRANSFER CASE .
Modify transportation retainers.
Convert all cable clips.
Convert all seal plugs.
Convert protective cap on output shaft.
IMPORTANT:
After removing transportation retainer, secure torque converter against slipping out.
Transmission identification:
- refer to BMW Parts Department.
- On type plate