2414003 Replacing selector shaft seal (GA6L45R)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .

Use only the approved transmission fluid: Dexron VI automatic transmission fluid ; BMW part number 83 22 0 397 114 (4 liters)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove heat shields

Slacken nut (1).

Take off holder (2).

Tightening torque 24 51 1AZ .

After completing work:

ADJUST shift lever.

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Nut

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Screw in special tool 24 5 361 until it is firmly connected with shaft seal.

Fig 2: Connecting Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 5 361)

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Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 361 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 5 361)

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.

Screw in shaft seal with special tools 24 4 381 and 24 4 382 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools (24 4 381) And (24 4 382)

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