BMW 7 Series: Mechanical Attachments
REPLACING SELECTOR SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Notes
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- Remove left retaining plate
AWD - remove right retaining plate
IMPORTANT: Support transmission with workshop hoist.
Unfasten nut.
Remove cable (1).
Installation:
Adjusting cable:
- Release nut
- Adjust cable by means of holder (2)
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Fig. 42: Identifying Cable With Holder
Distance A = 1 mm.
Unfasten nut.
Take off holder (1).
Tightening torque 24 51 1AZ.
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Fig. 43: Identifying Holder Nut
Screw in special tool 24 5 361 until it is firmly connected with radial shaft seal.
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Fig. 44: Connecting Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool 24 5 361
Screw special tool 24 5 362 onto special tool 24 5 361 and tighten down.
This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.
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Fig. 45: Tightening Special Tool 24 5 362 Onto Special Tool 24 5 361
Oil sealing lip on shaft seal (1).
Screw in radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 24 5 366 and 24 5 364 as far as it will go.
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Fig. 46: Tightening Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools 24 5 366 And 24 5
364
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REPLACING OIL ACCUMULATOR (GA8HP45Z)
Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale
fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: Applies
Oil Pump
REPLACING O-RING ON OIL PUMP (GA6HP19/GA6HP26Z
Notes
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only approved TRANSMISSION OIL.
Failure to comply with this instruction wi
Controller
MANUAL EMERGENCY RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION LOCK
Manual emergency release of transmission lock from inside vehicle is not
possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes from
03/2010
From production date 04/2010
SEE MORE:
Parking brake- Automatic Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when it
is stationary.
On uphill grades the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off
General inf
Removing And Installing/Replacing Radio And A/C Control Panel
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).
Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.
Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (
