Remove the radial shaft seal for the output flange (all-wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP75Z, GA8HP76Z, GA8HP75HZ, GA8HP95Z)
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WARNING:
Hot fluids
.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
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
Grease the threads of new oxygen sensors thinly and evenly.
For oxygen sensors that are reused, the following should be observed:
Thinly and evenly grease the oxygen sensor on the thread only. Do not clean the part of the oxygen sensor that does not protrude into the exhaust line (sensor ceramics) and do not grease.
For additional information see: 11 00... OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES IN APPLICABLE BMW PARTS CATALOGUE
Grease the threads of new oxygen sensors thinly and evenly.
For oxygen sensors that are reused, the following should be observed:
Thinly and evenly grease the oxygen sensor on the thread only. Do not clean the part of the oxygen sensor that does not protrude into the exhaust line (sensor ceramics) and do not grease.
For additional information see: 11 00... OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES IN APPLICABLE BMW PARTS CATALOGUE
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Removing the undershield on the left fuel tank.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Loosen screws (2).
- Remove the undershield (1) at the fuel tank on the left.
- Refer to REMOVING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
- Removing rear tunnel connecting support.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Loosen screws (2).
- Removing rear tunnel connecting support(3).
- Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
- Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRANSFER BOX (ATC 13-1) .
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
Do not use a drill.
Shavings can damage the transmission and result in failure of the transmission.
Do not use a drill.
Shavings can damage the transmission and result in failure of the transmission.
- Drive a hole into the radial shaft sealing ring (1) using a center punch.
- Screw in special tool 0 491 454 (23 0 490) .
- Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight.