Question on BMW 3-Series E36 Shift_Bushings

How difficult is to replace the selector shaft seal? Part # 24101218852 item 2 in http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CH93&mospid=48092&btnr=24_0801&hg=24&fg=15. It is leaking there. I already bought it from pelicanparts.com. Can i do it without dropping transmission or transmission pan? Any DIY?

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

You can replace the seal without removing the trans, you will have to drop the trans cross member to gain access but it can be done, the seal is very hard to get over the shaft without damaging it, so be careful and take your time, use a little grease on the inside of the seal to make it easier.


- Nick

[saneesh8]

What is a transmission cross member? Is the one where the bushings are? Also is there a tool pelican sells to remove it easily (rather than prying it out?) I found the BMW have some tools for this purpose.

Thanks..