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
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Stamping Vehicle Identification Number (Needle Stamping Unit)
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
The needle stamping system 360 - VRM - BMW is required to stamp the vehicle
identification number.
Order number: 81 43 2 155 736
Sourcing reference:
BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue.
Fig. 243: Identifying Display, Mains Adapter, Needle Stamping Unit,
Removing And Installing/Replacing Feed And Return Lines For Engine Oil
Cooler (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.
IMPORTANT: Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness when performing
repair work on
the engine oil circuit.
When removing engine oil pipes and engine oil
