23 12 060 Replacing radial shaft seal for output flange (GS6-17BG/DG)

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Special tools required:

00 5 011
23 0 020
23 1 210
24 0 110
33 1 150

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level .

Use only approved transmission oil.

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection
Remove exhaust system
Remove front muffler (N45K)
Remove heat shields
Tie propeller shaft to one side.

Brace output flange with special tool 23 0 020.

Release collar nut with special tool 23 1 210.

For tightening torque refer to 23 21 1AZ in 23 21 TRANSMISSION SHAFTS .

Insert collar nut with Loctite 243 screw securing adhesive (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Fig 1: Special Tools (23 1 210) And (23 0 020)

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Detach output flange with special tool 33 1 150 from output shaft.

Fig 2: Special Tool (33 1 150)

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Withdraw radial shaft seal with special tool 00 5 011.

Fig 3: Special Tool (00 5 011)

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Installation:

Coat sealing lips of new radial seal with gear oil.

Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 24 0 110 and plastic hammer until flush.

Fig 4: Special Tool (24 0 110)

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