2414005 Replacing sealing cap for selector shaft (GA6L45R)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL 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 REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove front propeller shaft from transfer case and tie to one side.
Tasks are described in Removing front propeller shaft.

Screw special tool 23 0 490 into sealing cap.

Drive out sealing cap with impact weight (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (23 0 480)

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Place new sealing cap (1) on drift (2).

NOTE: Drift (2) for driving in sealing cap is contained in repair kit.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Cap On Drift

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Drive in new sealing cap (1) with drift (2) as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Driving In Sealing Cap With Drift

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