Put Shaft Seal. Replacing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Manual Transmission
Output shaft seal, replacing (5-speed
transmission) (transmission installed)
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Raise and safely support vehicle.
WARNING
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Make sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lilt orjack stands designed
for the purpose. A floorjack is not adequate support.
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Remove exhaust system and heat shields. See 180 Exhaust
System
Support transmission with transmission jack.
Disconnect driveshafi at transmission output flange, and
hang driveshaft to side. See 260 Driveshaft.
Remove transmission crossmember:
If applicable, release electrical harnesses from transmis-
sion crossmember.
Remove transmission mounting bolts (A).
Remove transmission crossmember bolts ( 6 ) .
Where applicable, remove bolts (C).
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Tilt down rear of transmission.
CAUTIOI\C
Tilting the engine to lower the transmission can lead to
damage to various components due to lack of clearance.
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Remove collar nut with BMW special tool (see table below) or
suitable thin-walled deep socltet. Use BMW special tool
23 0 0 2 0 or equivalent to counterhold output flange.
Collar nut sockets
Transmission B M W special tool
Getrag S5D 250G 23 1 21 0 (27
mm)
ZF S5D 3202 23 2 320 (36 mm)
Use puller (BMW special tool 33 1
1 5 0
or equivalent) to
remove output flange.
Use BMW special tool 0 0 5 010 or other suitable seal puller
to remove seal from transmission housing.