BMW 7 Series: Risk Of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes And Skin

Danger of injury!

Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!

Possible symptoms are:

• Impaired sight
• Irritation of the eyes
• Reddening of the skin
• Rough and cracked skin

Protective measures/rules of conduct

• Wear safety goggles
• Wear oil-resistant protective gloves
• Observe country-specific safety regulations

First aid measures

• Eye contact: Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; if available, use an eye-rinsing bottle. If irritation of the eyes persists, consult a doctor.
• Skin contact: Wash off with soap and water immediately. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.

NOTE: Do not use solvents/thinners.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING OIL

WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

Recycling

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Measures if oil is unintentionally released

• Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slipping! Keep non-involved persons away from the work area. Wear personal protective clothing/equipment.
• Environmental protection measures: Prevent oil from draining into drain channels, sewerage systems, pits, cellars, water and the ground.
• Limiting spread: Use oil blocks to prevent the surface spread of oil.
• Cleaning procedure: Bind and dispose of escaped oil with nonflammable absorbents.

NOTE: Do not flush oil away with water or aqueous cleaning agents.

TRANSMISSION DESIGNATIONS

Breakdown of BMW designation

BREAKDOWN OF BMW DESIGNATION

M GEARBOX/TRANSMISSION DESIGNATION

MANUAL GEARBOX DESIGNATION

Automatic transmission

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DESIGNATION

UNIVERSAL BMW TRANSMISSION TAKE-UP

Notes

NOTE:

• The universal transmission bracket is introduced for the E60 AWD
• Suitable for manual and automatic transmissions

IMPORTANT: Front and rear supports (1) can be laterally adjusted by means of screws (2).

Supports must be adapted in length and width to the transmission.

Fig. 26: Identifying Rear Support Carrier, Front And Rear Support Screws

Supporting transmission

Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050 and 00 2 030.

IMPORTANT: Transmission must be secured with tensioning strap (1).

Fig. 27: Supporting Transmission Using Special Tools 23 4 050

UNIVERSAL TRANSMISSION RETAINING BRIDGE

Notes

NOTE:

• The transmission retaining bridge 24 0 200 is suitable for both manual and automatic transmissions

IMPORTANT: Adapters and spindles must be adapted for positive locking to the transmission.

(Risk of injury)

Adapt adapters (1) and spindle with thrust piece (3) to transmission.

Adapt length with slide (2).

Screw in spindle (4).

IMPORTANT: Before mounting on assembly stand 00 1 450, check retaining bridge for secure seating.

Fig. 28: Identifying Adapters, Spindle With Thrust Piece To Transmission And Spindle Screw

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