Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 BMW 760LiFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Automatic Transmission - Repair
- Transmission In General
- 24 00 018 Adjusting gear lever (parking lock emergency release)
- 00 11 500 Checking/topping up oil level in automatic transmission
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- 24 00 056 Installing exchange transmission
- 24 00... Overview of gearbox casing
- 24 00 035 Removing and installing automatic transmission
- 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- 23 Transmission designations
- 23... Universal BMW transmission take-up
- 23..... Universal transmission retaining bridge
- Transmission Case, Oil Sump
- Torque Converter Bearing, Seal
- Extension Housing, Bearings, Seal
- Mechanical Attachments
- Oil Pump
- Controller
- Shift Valves, Parking Lock
- Torque Converter
- Gearshift
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.