24 14 006 Replacing shaft seal for selector shaft (GA8HP70Z) (X6 50i 2011-13)

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IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

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 MECHATRONICS
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove heat shields
Remove FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
Detach PROPELLER SHAFT CENTRE MOUNT
Detach TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER
Lower transmission using workshop jack

Using a suitable tool, drive clamping sleeve (1) out of selector shaft.

Withdraw selector shaft (2) outwards.

NOTE: Return spring is under tension.

Installation note:

Replace selector shaft (2).

Replace clamping sleeve (1).

Insert narrower end of clamping sleeve (1) into hole first. Using a suitable tool, drive in clamping sleeve until it is flush with the hole.

Fig 1: Driving Out Selector Shaft Clamping Sleeve

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Screw in special tool 24 5 367 (puller) until it is firmly connected with radial shaft seal.

Fig 2: Connecting Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 5 367)

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Screw special tool 24 5 362 (nut) onto special tool 24 5 367 (puller) and tighten down.

This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.

Fig 3: Tightening Special Tool (24 5 362) Onto Special Tool (24 5 367)

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal (1).

Drive radial shaft seal (1) fully home using special tool 24 5 366 (bush) and plastic hammer.

Fig 4: Driving Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 5 366)

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