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.
Fig. 34: Securing Transmission Using Special Tool 24 0 200
Attach special tool 24 2 353 to input shaft (1).
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.
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.
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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Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjustng the steering wheel while the
vehicle is stationary only.
Electric steering wheel adjustment
General information