REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP (GA8HP45Z)
IMPORTANT:
Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
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!
Installation note: The transmission oil sump must be renewed every time it is removed.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
If applicable, remove retaining plates (2).
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Drain automatic transmission oil.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove and renew transmission oil sump.
Clean the contact surface of the transmission oil sump on the transmission.
Installation note: Insert new screws until screw heads make contact.
Tighten down screws in sequence 1...13 to specified torque and angle of rotation.
IMPORTANT: Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced every time they are released.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Transmission: Extension housing, bearings, seal
REPLACING OUTPUT FLANGE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL (GA8HP45Z) (AWD)
Special tools required:
23 0 490
23 3 220
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 dam ...