BMW 7 Series: Transmission Case, Oil Sump
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION SUMP (GA6HP26Z)
IMPORTANT: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
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 with side guides
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ.
Drain automatic transmission fluid.
Installation
Replace oil drain plug.
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Fig. 29: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
Recycling
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove transmission sump (1).
Installation: Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.
Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.
Tightening torque 24 11 1AZ.
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Fig. 30: Locating Transmission Oil Sump And Screw Head Screw
Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.
Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil.
Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.
Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.
IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.
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Fig. 31: Identifying Gasket Of Transmission Sump
Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.
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Fig. 32: Identifying Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Tube
Installation
The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.
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Fig. 33: Identifying Gasket Of Transmission Sump
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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 TRAN
Extension Housing, Bearings, Seal
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
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 wi
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Initializing Telestart Handheld Transmitter
NOTE: The Telestart hand-held transmitter must be initialized when:
Hand-held transmitter is replaced
Car Access System control unit is replaced
The auxiliary heating is switched on under an ambient temperature of approx.
15ºC with the hand-held
transmitter and at a preselected switch-on time.
Replacing Air Supply System
IMPORTANT: Risk of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply unit,
air pipes and air spring struts! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the pipes during
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