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24 00 038 Removing and installing transmission (AISIN F21FT): Notes

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Special tools required: 

Attention  !

To prevent heavy damage to the engine block, the protruding thread of the transmission bolts absolutely must be checked for damage and corrosion before removal  .

If there are signs of corrosion, the rust must be removed and the threads must be cleaned before removal  .

Replace rusted, damaged screws.

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the engine block and transmission.

Safety information: 

Before removing the transmission, it is essential  to check the tight fit of the engine mount and ensure that the rubber coating of the engine mount is in perfect condition. If the rubber coating is porous and has cracks, remove the TRANSMISSION WITH ENGINE .

NOTE: After completion of work, CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Attention  !

Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .

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

Attention  !

An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in tooth meshing noise being transmitted to the passenger compartment.

Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Removal: 

Release screws (1).

Release partition wall (2) from bracket and remove.

Release control unit (3) from bracket.

Detach wiring harness (4) from battery tray (5).

Remove battery tray (5).

Fig 1: Partition Wall, Screws, Control Unit, Wiring Harness, And Battery Tray
G11646026Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release ball socket (1) from ball stud.

Release the cable (2) from the support angle.

Fig 2: Ball Socket And Cable
G11646022Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock connector (1).

Release clamp (2) with wiring harness from transmission and place to one side.

Fig 3: Connector And Clamp
G11646028Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew sealing cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.

Fig 4: Sealing Cap Of Coolant Expansion Tank
G11645883Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Follow the notes for CARRYING OUT REPAIRS ON THE COOLING SYSTEM .

Unfasten hose clamps.

Disconnect the coolant hoses (1) from the transmission oil cooler.

Catch the emerging coolant.

Fig 5: Transmission Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses
G11646030Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Release ground strap (2) from transmission and place to one side.

Fig 6: Ground Strap And Screw
G11646031Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Fig 7: Locating Screws
G11644853Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Crank engine with special tool 11 6 480 at vibration damper in direction of rotation.

Release nut (1) on torque converter.

Crank engine further and release remaining 5 nuts.

Fig 8: Nut On Torque Converter
G11646033Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

With B48 engine: 

Release screws (1).

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 9: Heat Shield Screws
G11646034Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Support transmission with special tools 23 4 150 and 00 2 030 .

Secure transmission with tensioning strap (3).

Tasks are described in GEARBOX HOLDER .

Fig 10: Supporting Transmission Using Special Tools (23 4 150) And (00 2 030)
G04796605Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release bolts and remove transmission.

Attention  !

Transmission mounting bolts differ in length.

Note installation position.

Installing the wrong bolts may cause serious damage.

Fig 11: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolts
G11646036Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

The bore hole (1) of drive plate must be accessible through the recess on the oil sump.

Check that fitting sleeves (2) are correctly fitted.

Replace damaged fitting sleeves.

Fig 12: Bore Hole And Fitting Sleeves
G11646037Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Rotate torque converter until bore hole in torque converter is flush with bore hole in drive plate.

Flange-mount automatic transmission to engine and screw on.

Fig 13: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolts
G11646036Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ .

Fig 14: Nut On Torque Converter
G11646033Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Crank engine with special tool 11 6 480 at vibration damper in direction of rotation.

Parts  : Replace nuts (1).

Screw in all 6 nuts (1) of the torque converter.

Tightening torque 24 40 1AZ .

With B48 engine: 

Install heat shield (2).

Insert screws (1) and tighten.

Fig 15: Heat Shield Screws
G11646034Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screw transmission on transmission mount with screws (1).

Tightening torque 22 32 1AZ .

Fig 16: Locating Screws
G11644853Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

RM24 00028

Screw ground strap (2) on transmission with screw (1).

Fig 17: Ground Strap And Screw
G11646031Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

RM24 00027

Slide the coolant hoses (1) onto the transmission oil cooler.

Secure hose clamps.

Fig 18: Transmission Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses
G11646030Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure clamp (2) on transmission with wiring harness.

Lock connector (1).

Fig 19: Connector And Clamp
G11646028Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press in cable (2) into the support angle.

Ensure cable audibly engages.

Press on ball socket (1) onto ball stud.

Fig 20: Ball Socket And Cable
G11646022Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Install battery tray (5).

Tighten down screws (1).

Install wiring harness (4) on battery tray (5).

Insert control unit (3) in bracket.

Insert partition wall (2) in bracket.

Fig 21: Partition Wall, Screws, Control Unit, Wiring Harness, And Battery Tray
G11646026Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Wheel alignment is not required  for removal and installation of front axle support.

Required follow-up work: