24 00 055 Installing Exchange Gearbox (GA8HP70Z)

24 00 055 Installing Exchange Gearbox (GA8HP70Z)







IMPORTANT:
- Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.







Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ.

IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, program control transmission control unit.







Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.







IMPORTANT:
- Before installing exchange transmission, always flush transmission oil cooler together with lines.
- After completion of repair work, check transmission oil level.
- Use only approved gearbox oil.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission
Exchange transmissions come filled with oil







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove automatic transmission.
- Modify transmission bearing block







Swap over release lever (3).
Tightening torque 24 51 3AZ.
Convert holder for cable.
Tightening torque 24 51 4AZ.

NOTE:
Bowden cable and release lever for the emergency release discontinued with:
- F04 / as from production date 09/2010
- F07 from production date 03/2010
- F10/F11 as from production date 06/2010







Modify transportation retainers.
Convert all cable clips.
Convert all seal plugs.
Convert protective cap on output shaft.

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation retainer, secure torque converter against slipping out.

Transmission identification:
- refer to BMW Parts Department.
- On type plate