22 32 050 Replacing cross member for gearbox mount (N55)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER .
Support transmission with jack.

Unscrew nut (1) and bolts (2).

Remove gearbox cross member (3).

Tightening torque 22 32 3/4AZ .

Graphic shows: Automatic

Fig 1: Identifying Gearbox Cross Member And Nuts

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