Preparing the replacement transmission
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: PARTIALLY RELEASING THE ENGINE OIL COOLER .
- Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
- Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
- Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING PLATES .
- Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM HOLDER .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC LINES ON THE TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to REMOVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP51Z) .
CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health
.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
- Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
- Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission .
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil .
Damage to the transmission .
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil .
- Use only the approved transmission oil.
- Check the transmission oil level after completing the repair.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Replacement transmissions come filled with oil
Replacement transmissions come filled with oil
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After completion of the work, program the control unit for the electronic gearbox control (EGS).
After completion of the work, program the control unit for the electronic gearbox control (EGS).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When installing a new or replacement transmission, flush the transmission oil cooler and lines.
When installing a new or replacement transmission, flush the transmission oil cooler and lines.
- Replace clamps (arrows) of sound insulation on the right.
Parts: Clamps
- Remount the sound insulation on the right.
- Replace clamps (arrows) of sound insulation on the left.
Parts: Clamps
- Remount the sound insulation on the left.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After disassembling the transportation retainer, secure the torque converter against slipping out.
After disassembling the transportation retainer, secure the torque converter against slipping out.
- Disassemble transportation retainers.
- Remount all cable clips.
- Remount all seal plugs.
- Remount protective cap on output shaft.
- Remount exhaust bracket.
- Remount transmission mounting bracket.
- If installed: Remount transfer box.
- Make note of transmission identification (see BMW Group parts sales and nameplate).
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP51Z) .
- Refer to SECURING THE HYDRAULIC LINES TO THE TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE EXHAUST BRACKET .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING PLATES .
- Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: SECURING THE ENGINE OIL COOLER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
- Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CENTRAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .