Selector Rod Shaft Seal(part#24501423606)
 

Hi all,
Has anyone out there ever changed out this seal on their X5(auto)?? I have looked all over for any tutorials or info about it. There is not really anything good out there which talks about this. I have the part ordered(which has been discontinued and is NOT easy to find!):thumbdown
My Mechanic is going to change it out for me, but I want to learn what is involved in doing it. I read that you have to be careful not to scratch the housing as you remove it...and that it's a PITA sometimes to get out:(
Any help or advice would be appreciated:thumbup:


Steve

I think there is a special extractor tool that screws into the seal and allows you to pull it out....

Looks like this...

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....1Tfb7Gz2cL.jpg

The black tool is the extractor - the silver drift is for installing the new seal, which is pictured at top right.

HTH....

Schley Products SL93480 Tool - Transmission / drivetrain Tools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgjREMpHaNs

It's a GM 5L40-E shift shaft seal, available at Rock Auto or any trans shop for about $4. ( TIMKEN 8792S )

Where did you find the part? My wife's X has developed a leak at that seal.

Google this "TIMKEN 8792S".

Thanks. I see there's yet another special tool I need to buy too.