28 00 060 Replacing output flange radial shaft seal (GS7D36SG)

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Special tools required

IMPORTANT: It is essential to adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness.
Any dirty parts must be cleaned before the hydraulic cap is loosened.
After completion of work, check GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved gear oil for dual clutch transmission.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the twin-clutch gearbox.

Necessary preliminary work

Remove underbody protection . See 5147490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 5147491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
Remove heat shields
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Support transmission using universal BMW transmission take-up.
Remove CROSSMEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (S65) .

Unflange propeller shaft from transmission and tie to one side
Tasks are described in removing PROPELLER SHAFT .

NOTE: To rotate propeller shaft, unlock parking lock.

Release screws.

Remove transmission bearing block (1).

Tightening torque: 22 32 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Block With Screw

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Grip output flange (1) with special tool 23 0 020 HOLDER .

Release nut with special tool 23 2 320 SOCKET WRENCH INSERT .

Tightening torque: see 28 10 HOUSING WITH ADD-ON PARTS .

Installation note:

Replace nut and secure with Loctite 243.

Fig 2: Gripping Output Flange Using Special Tool (23 2 320)

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Detach output flange (1) with special tool 33 1 150 DEVICE and adapter plate 33 1 154 from output shaft.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Output Flange Using Special Tool (33 1 150) And Adapter Plate (33 1 154)

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Attach special tool 24 2 353 to output shaft (1).

Graphic shows: Automatic transmission

Fig 4: Connecting Special Tool (24 2 353) To Output Shaft

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Screw in special tool 24 2 351 until it is firmly connected with radial shaft seal.

Pull out radial shaft seal by screwing in special tool 24 2 352.

Graphic shows: Automatic transmission

Fig 5: Pulling Out Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 352)

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Oil sealing lip on radial shaft seal (1). Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 23 0 410 MANDREL as far as it will go.

Graphic shows: Automatic transmission

Fig 6: Applying Oil To Radial Shaft Seal Sealing Lip

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