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

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Special tools required:

00 5 011 See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
23 0 020
23 1210 See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
24 0 110 See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
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 . See EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
Remove front muffler (N45K)
Remove heat shields
Tie PROPELLER SHAFT to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Brace output flange with special tool 23 0 020 . Release collar nut with special tool 23 1 210 .

Tightening torque 23 21 1AZ . See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (33 1 150)

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Withdraw radial shaft seal with special tool 00 5 011 .

Fig 3: Identifying 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: Identifying Special Tool (24 0 110)

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