BMW 7 Series: Torque Converter Bearing, Seal
REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only approved TRANSMISSION OIL.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
transmission.
Secure transmission with special tool 24 0 200 on assembly stand 00 1 450.
Remove TORQUE CONVERTER.
NOTE: Read and comply with note on installation of TRANSMISSION RETAINING
BRIDGE.
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Fig. 34: Securing Transmission Using Special Tool 24 0 200
Attach special tool 24 2 353 to input shaft (1).
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Fig. 35: Connecting Special Tool 24 2 353 To Input Shaft
Screw in special tool 24 2 351 until it is firmly connected with radial shaft
seal.
Screw in special tool 24 2 352 to remove radial shaft seal.
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Fig. 36: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool 24 2 352 And 24 2 351
Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.
Drive in radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 2 400 as far as it will go.
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Fig. 37: Installing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool 24 2 400
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REPLACING OUTPUT FLANGE SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z/GA6HP32)
Notes
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Failure to comply with this r
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 wi
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
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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
The following new bodywork parts are required:
Cover, side member, rear (component is included on new side panel part)
Removal
Open weld joints in area (1).
Fig. 357: Identifying Weld Joints Area
View from be
Light in the exterior mirror
Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching
from behind.
Acute warning
When the turn signal is switched on while a vehicle
is in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the lig