24 14 001 Replacing Selector Shaft Seal (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

24 5 361
24 5 362
24 5 364
24 5 366

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .

Use only the approved transmission fluid.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection.

E65/M67TU only

Release screws.

Remove transmission underguard (1).

Remove left diesel particulate filter.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Underguard

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E65/N62 only:

Release screws.

Remove transmission underguard (1).

Remove left OXYGEN SENSOR .

E60/ E63/ E64, N62 only:

Remove rear underbody protection.

Remove left OXYGEN SENSOR (N62 only).

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Screw

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NOTE: Version 1:

Unfasten nut.

Remove cable (1).

Installation:

Adjusting cable:

Release nut
Adjust cable by means of holder (2)
Distance A ≥ 1 mm.

Fig 3: Locating Holder And Nut

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NOTE: Version 2:

Grip clamping sleeve (1) and slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 25 16 2AZ . See SHIFT CONSOLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION for specs.

Detach retainer (3) towards bottom using a screwdriver.

Pull cable (4) out of holder.

Installation:

ADJUST SELECTOR LEVER .

Fig 4: Identifying Cable, Retainer And Slacken Nut

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NOTE: Version 3:

Release shift cable head (2) from ball head.

Installation:

Adjust selector lever.

Illustration similar.

Fig 5: Releasing Shift Cable Head From Ball Head

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Unfasten nut.

Take off holder (1).

Tightening torque 24 51 1AZ . See EXTERNAL SHIFT LINKAGE for specs.

NOTE: Illustration shows E65.

Fig 6: Locating Holder And Nut

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Screw in special tool 24 5 361 until it is firmly connected with shaft seal.

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tools (24 5 361)

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Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 361 and tighten down.

This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools (24 5 362, 24 5 361)

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal (1).

Screw in shaft seal (1) with special tools 24 5 366 and 24 5 364 as far as it will go.

Fig 9: Identifying Special Tools (24 5 366, 24 5 364)

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