24 13 012 Replacing output flange radial shaft seal (GA8HP45Z) (X6 35i 2011-13)
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IMPORTANT:
After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved transmission oil:
ATF oil Shell L12108* .............. BMW part number 83 22 2 152 426
* Can be substituted by the lifetime oil "ATF -3".............. BMW part number 83 22 2 305 397
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove transfer case. See "ATC 450" under TRANSFER BOX - REPAIR .
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
Thread special tool 23 0 490 (puller) into radial shaft seal (1).
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
Installation note:
Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with clean transmission oil.
Drive shaft seal firmly home with special tool 23 3 220 (mandrel).