24 31 013 Replacing torque converter radial shaft seal (GA8HP45Z) (X6 35i 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 TORQUE CONVERTER .

Secure transmission with special tool 24 0 200 on assembly stand 00 1 450.

NOTE: Read and comply with note on installation of TRANSMISSION RETAINING BRIDGE .

Fig 1: Pulling Out Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (24 1 420 And 13 5 250)

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Pull out radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 24 1 420 and 13 5 250 (pullers).

Fig 2: Driving Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 410)

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When replacing screws (1) along the dashed line, always change one screw after the other.

Jointing torque: 10 Nm

Angle of rotation: 90°

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Installation note:

Install the O-ring on the drive shaft.
Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.
Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 1 410 (mandrel) as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Identifying Parking Lock Lever And Screw

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