Transmission Removal And Installation; Transmission, Removing And Installing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Removal and installation of the transmission is best accorn-
plished on an automotive lift using a transmission jack. Use
caution and safe workshop practices when working beneath
car and lowering transmission.
Torx-head bolts are used to mount the transmission to the
bellhousing. Besure to have appropriate tools on hand before
starting the job.
WARNING-
Be sure the vehicle is properly supported. The removal of the
transmission may upset the balance of the vehicle on a lift
CAUJION-
Tilting the engine to remove the transmission can lead to
damaae to various components due to laclc of clearance.
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Transmission, removing and installing
WARNING
-
Allow engine and transmission to cool down before starting
work on the transmission.
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Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in 001 General Cautions and
Warninas.
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V-8 engine: Remove plastic engine cover.
Early models: pry out protective caps (arrows), then re-
move nuts securing cover. Lift off cover.
Later models: depress four studs to release, then lift off
cover.