BMW X5: Installing Replacement Transmission (GA6HP26Z)
Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque.
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
- Before installing replacement transmission, always flush
transmission
fluid cooler together with lines.
- After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
- Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage
to the
automatic transmission!
Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove automatic transmission.
Convert selector lever (1).
Tightening torque.
Convert holder (2) for cable.

Fig. 22: Identifying Convert Selector Lever
Convert transportation lock (1).
Convert all cable holders.
Convert all seal plugs.
Convert protective cap on output shaft.
IMPORTANT: After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter
against slipping
out.
Transmission identification:
- refer to BMW Parts Service
- on type plate

Fig. 23: Identifying Convert Transportation Lock
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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.
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REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
00 1 450
24 0 200
24 2 351
24 2 352
24 2 353
24 2 360
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove automatic transmission.
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REPLACING OUTPUT FLANGE SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
23 0 490
24 4 310
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Use only the approved transmission flui
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Fig. 62: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder/Brake Booster Components
Brake booster
Expansion tank
Vacuum hose
Brake master cylinder
Bleeding braking system
REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING EXPANSION TANK FOR HYDRAULIC
BRAKE ACTUATION
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read and comply with Gene
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle