24 31 565 Replacing torque converter shaft seal

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IMPORTANT:

Avoid skin contact with gearbox oil and inhaling gearbox oil fumes.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .
Use only approved gearbox oil: ATF oil Shell L12108 ; BMW part number 83 22 2 152 426 ; 20 liters
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TORQUE CONVERTER .

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

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

Fig 1: Securing Gearbox Using Special Tool (24 0 200 And 00 1 450)

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

Fig 2: Pulling Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (24 1 420 And 13 5 250)

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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.

Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 2 410 as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Driving Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 2 410)

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