Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

24 11 010 - Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission sump (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)





Important!
Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
E65 only:
Release screws.
Remove transmission underguard (1).
E60/E61/E63/E64 only:
Remove Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Underbody Protection underbody protection.
If necessary, remove exhaust system bracket (N62/N62TU/M57T2 only).
E90/E91/E92 only
Remove rear underbody protection.
If necessary, remove bracket for underbody protection.





Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ Transmission Housing, Transmission Oil Sump.
Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation:
Replace oil drain plug.





Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





Unscrew all bolts.
BMW ALPINA B7 version.
Aluminium transmission sump with extending cooling fins.
Remove transmission sump (1).

Important!
GA6HP26Z plastic oil sump version only.
From 10/04 new M6x28.5 T40 Torx bolt can be retrospectively replaced.

Installation Note:
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: 24 11 5AZ Transmission Housing, Transmission Oil Sump.





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.





Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.





Installation Note:
The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.