BMW 1989-1995 525i Service Manual page 254

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AUTOMATIC TRANSM ISSION
When reinstalling the drive shaft always replace the nuts
securing the flexible coupling with new ones. Torque the nuts
while holding the bolt stationary . Never torque the bolt head
as the coupling will be destroyed. See 260 Dri veshaft for
more information.
CAUTlON -
Be careful not to mar the surlace of the housing
when removing the seal.
Manual Valve Seal
The manual valve seal can be seen at the side of the trans-
mission case and on the side of the ATF sump.
To replace the manual valve seal. remove the manual valve
lever from the transmissi on. shown in Fig. 33. Pry out the old
seal using a small screwdriver or hooked tool. Lubr icate the
new seal with ATF. and drive it into place. When installing the
manual lever . torque the nut.
Tightening Torque
• Manual lever to selector ... 8 to 10 Nm (71 to 89 in-Ib)
If the linkage was not disconnected from the manual valve
lever. it should not be necessary to adjust the shift linkage.
TRANSMISSION SERVICE
6287
Fig. 33.
Manual valve lever and nul
(arrow)
on transmission to be re-
moved for replacement of seal.
CAUTlON -
Be careful not to mar the surlace of the housing
when removing the seal.