IMPORTANT: Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service
function with the
BMW diagnosis system.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Observe country-specific
waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check transmission oil level and top
up
The valvetrain on the N52 introduced in 2006, used 5 mm valve stems on both
the intake and exhaust. To
increase durability, the exhaust valve stems were increased to 6 mm from 6/06
production.
All of the new NG6 engine have adopted the 6 mm valve stem for the exhaust, the
intake stem remains at