BMW X5: Transmission Case, Oil
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. Use only the approved gear oil.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove assembly underside protection.
- Remove heat shields
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque.
Drain automatic transmission fluid.
Installation:
Replace oil drain plug.
Fig. 24: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove transmission sump (1).
Installation:
Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.
Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 25: Locating Transmission Sump Screws
Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.
Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil.
Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.
Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.
IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.
Fig. 26: Identifying Gasket
Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.
Fig. 27: Identifying Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Tube
Installation:
The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.
Fig. 28: Locating Opening Of Transmission Sump
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Torque Converter Bearing
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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Extension Housing, Bea
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
Mechanical Attachments
REPLACING SELECTOR SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
24 5 361
24 5 362
24 5 364
24 5 366
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Use only the approved t
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Limp-Home Mode
If a fault is diagnosed in the system, such as e.g. failure of the
high-pressure sensor, the fuel-supply control
valve is de-energized; the fuel then flows via a so-called bypass into the rail.
In the event of HPI limp-home mode, turbocharging is deactivated by an opening
of the wastegate valves.
Replacing Valve Insert For Refrigerant Line
WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
If A/C system is opened for m
