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23 12 059 Replacing Radial Shaft Seal For Output Shaft (GS6-53BZ/DZ)




23 12 059 - Replacing radial shaft seal for output shaft (GS6-53BZ/DZ)





Special tools required:
- 23 0 020 23 0 020 Holder
- 23 0 200 23 0 200 Socket 41 A/F
- 23 2 320 23 2 320 Socket for Socket Wrench WAF 36
- 23 3 210 23 3 210 Extractor
- 23 3 230 23 3 230 Drift
- 33 1 150 33 1 150 Fixture
- 33 1 154 33 1 150 Fixture






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:
- Unflange propeller shaft from transmission and tie up to one side.
Tasks are described in Removing propeller shaft .





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

Release collar nut with special tool 23 2 320 23 2 320 Socket for Socket Wrench WAF 36.

Release E90,91 M57T2, E60S85 with special tool 23 0 200 23 0 200 Socket 41 A/F.

Installation Note:
Mark flange with thermo pin and heat to min. 80°- 100°.

Warning!
Scalding hazard! Fit flange wearing suitable protective gloves only!

Important!
Do not drive on flange.

Secure collar nut with Loctite 243.

- Loctite 243: BMW Parts Service.
- Tightening torque:23 21 1AZ 23 21 Transmission Shafts.





Detach output flange (1) with special tool 33 1 150 33 1 150 Fixture and adapter plate 33 1 154 33 1 150 Fixture from output shaft.





Release screw on special tool 23 3 210 23 3 210 Extractor.

Slide special tool 23 3 210 23 3 210 Extractor over output shaft and screw into sealing ring firmly.





Insert screw into special tool 23 3 210 23 3 210 Extractor again and continue turning until sealing ring is pulled out of transmission housing.

If necessary, remove ring spring of sealing ring.





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

Drive in radial seal as far as it will go with special tool 23 3 230 23 3 230 Drift and plastic hammer.