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24 13 014 Replacing output flange shaft seal (GA6L45R)

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level, see 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R) . Use only approved transmission oil, see 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R) . Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove propeller shaft from transmission. Release centre bearing. Tie propeller shaft to one side. Tasks are described in .26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT (CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT) COMPLETELY .

NOTE: To rotate propeller shaft, unlock parking gear.

Release screws. Remove transmission bearing block (1). Tightening torque, see 24 71 6AZ in 24 13 TRANSMISSION EXTENSION, BEARINGS, SEALS .

Fig 1: Remove Transmission Bearing Block (1)
G00496726Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Grip output flange (1) with special tool 23 0 020. Release nut with special tool 23 1 210. Tightening torque, see 24 13 3AZ in 24 13 TRANSMISSION EXTENSION, BEARINGS, SEALS . Installation: Apply a streak of Loctite 277 over complete thread width. Replace nut and secure with a mandrel (8 mm) by caulking.

Fig 2: Grip Output Flange (1) With Special Tool 23 0 020
G00496727Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach output flange from output shaft. Remove spacer.

Push special tool 24 4 360 onto output shaft (1). Locking hooks (2) must enter completely.

Fig 3: Locking Hooks (2) Must Enter Completely
G00496728Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Turn locks (1) counterclockwise. Screw in bolt (2) until radial shaft seal is released.

Fig 4: Screw In Bolt (2) Until Radial Shaft Seal Is Released
G00496729Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Oil sealing lip on radial shaft seal (1). Drive radial shaft seal (1) firmly home with special tool 24 4 370.

Fig 5: Oil Sealing Lip On Radial Shaft Seal (1)
G00496730Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.