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23 12 059 Replacing radial shaft seal for output flange (GS6-53BZ/DZ G-transmission)

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.  . See 00 11..... DRAINING/TOPPING UP GEAR OIL IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
Use only approved transmission oil  . Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Brace output flange with special tool 23 0 020  .

Release collar nut with special tool 23 2 320  .

Release E90, 91 M57T2, E60S85 with special tool 23 0 200  .

Installation: 

Mark flange with thermo pin and heat to min. 80°- 100°.

WARNING: Scalding hazard! Fit flange wearing suitable protective gloves only!
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (23 2 320) And (23 0 020)
G05511155Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Do not drive on flange.

Secure collar nut with Loctite 243.

Detach output flange (1) with special tool 33 1 150  and adapter plate 33 1 154  from output shaft.

Fig 2: Detaching Output Flange With Special Tool
G04742232Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw on special tool 23 3 210  .

Slide special tool 23 3 210  over output shaft and screw into sealing ring firmly.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (23 3 210)
G04726039Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Insert screw into special tool 23 3 210  again and continue turning until sealing ring is pulled out of transmission housing.

If necessary, remove ring spring of sealing ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (23 3 210) And (23 3 161)
G04726040Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Coat sealing lips of new radial seal with gear oil.

Drive in radial seal as far as it will go with special tool 23 3 230  and plastic hammer.

Fig 5: Driving In Radial Seal
G04726041Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.