23 12 513 Replacing radial seal for drive shaft (GS6-17BG/DG)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 BMW 330i and 2017 BMW 330i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools required:
- 23 0 320
- 23 0 490
IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL.
Use only approved transmission oil. Refer to: MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.
Use only approved transmission oil. Refer to: MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove the GUIDE TUBE.
Removal:
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a drill as swarf may result in transmission malfunction.
Thread special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal (1).
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
Installation:
Push new radial shaft seal onto special tool 23 0 320.
Coat sealing lips of radial shaft seal with transmission oil.
Slide special tool 23 0 320 onto drive shaft.
Drive in radial shaft seal with plastic hammer as far as it will go.
Required follow-up work:
- Install the GUIDE TUBE .