Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: To prevent heavy damage to the engine block, the protruding thread of the transmission bolts absolutely must be checked for damage and corrosion before removal. If there are signs of corrosion, the rust must be removed and the threads must be cleaned before removal. Replace rusted, damaged screws.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the engine block and transmission.
IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission! IMPORTANT: Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released. Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification: Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic. Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Important installation notes are described in this job item
Disconnect connectors (1) and (2) from bracket (3) and detach.
Release screw (1).
Disconnect hydraulic lines (2) to transmission oil cooler.
Installation note: Replace sealing rings.
Release holder (1).
Detach hydraulic lines (2) from bracket (1).
Release screws (1).
Slacken nut (2).
Remove bracket (3).
Remove holder (1).
Release screws (1).
Remove holder (2).
Remove heat shield (3).
Prepare special tool (1) 24 4 161 (A) with shaped element (2) 24 4 166 as pictured.
Insert special tool 24 4 160 into recess of transmission housing and clamp gently with screw (1).
Raise by turning screw (2) and clamp down.
Then tighten down screw (1).
Tasks are described in Gearbox holder.
NOTES ON MECHATRONICS
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with important note.
Supporting transmission:
Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050 , 00 2 030 .
Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1).
Tasks are described in TRANSMISSION BRACKET.
After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Release screws.
Remove cross member.
Unplug connector (1) from transfer box control unit (longitudinal torque module).
Release screw (2).
Remove earth strap (3).
Crank engine at vibration damper in direction of rotation until screw (1) is visible in recess.
Release all 6 bolts of torque converter with special tool 24 1 110 .
Installation note: Replace converter screws. Remove any remaining adhesive residue from the thread.
Note installed position of brackets (1 and 2) when removing gearbox.
Release screws.
Installation note:
Observe screw fastening sequence without fail.
Aluminium screws must be replaced.
Tightening torque and angle of rotation Aluminium screws 24 00 2AZ (6, 7, 8, 9)
Installation note:
Bore hole (1) of driving plate must be accessible from recess on engine oil sump. Check that fitting sleeves (2...3) are correctly seated.
Replace damaged fitting sleeves.
Installation note:
Rotate torque converter until bore hole in torque converter is flush with bore hole in drive plate.
Flange automatic transmission to engine.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Electrical: Description
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