24 14 006 Replacing shaft seal for selector shaft (GA8HP70Z) (N63)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 19 other vehicles, including the 2015 BMW Alpina B7L, 2015 BMW Alpina B7, 2014 BMW Alpina B7L, 2014 BMW Alpina B7, and 2013 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT:

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

IMPORTANT:

After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GEARBOX
Remove MECHATRONICS .

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: Removing Selector Shaft

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 24 5 367

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 367 and tighten down.

This pulls radial shaft seal out of transmission housing.

Fig 3: Pulling Radial Shaft Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Oil sealing lip on radial shaft seal (1).

Drive in radial shaft seal (1) as far as it will go with special tool 24 5 366 and plastic hammer.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Sealing Lip On Radial Shaft Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.