23 12 060 Replacing Radial Shaft Seal For Output Flange (GS6-17BG/DG)

23 12 060 - Replacing radial shaft seal for output flange (GS6-17BG/DG)





Special tools required:






Important!
After completion of work, check transmission oil level 00 11 ... Draining/Topping Up Gear Oil in Manual Transmission.

Use only approved transmission oil.

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection
- Remove exhaust system Service and Repair
- Remove front muffler (N45K)
- Remove heat shields
- Tie propeller shaft 26 11 000 Removing and Installing Propeller Shaft (Cardan Universal Joint) Completely to one side.





Brace output flange with special tool 23 0 020 23 0 020 Holder.

Release collar nut with special tool 23 1 210 23 1 210 Wrench Socket WAF 30.

Tightening torque 23 21 1AZ 23 21 Transmission Shafts.

Insert collar nut with Loctite 243 screw securing adhesive (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).





Detach output flange with special tool 33 1 150 33 1 150 Fixture from output shaft.





Withdraw radial shaft seal with special tool 00 5 011.





Installation Note:
Coat sealing lips of new radial seal with gear oil.

Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 24 0 110 and plastic hammer until flush.