Emergency Axle Release Tool For Automatic Transmission Vehicles (SI B04 05 23)

Publication date: 2023-10-10
Reference number: SI B04 05 23

EMERGENCY AXLE RELEASE TOOL FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B04 05 23, Date of Issue: October 10, 2023

BMW:	All models with automatic transmissions and bolted drive axle shafts

SITUATION

Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program.

All BMW service locations will automatically receive Qty. 2 of this tool
Centers that have already ordered/received this tool will not receive a third one via automatic tool shipment
Additional tools may be purchased through your Regional Distribution Center (RDC)
All prices in this bulletin are introductory prices and are only valid during the Automatic Tool Shipment
Shipments of special tools may be delayed up to 2 weeks (after publication) depending on the RDC workload

EMERGENCY AXLE RELEASE TOOL

BMW P/N: 83 30 5 A7F D24

BMW Price: $291

Model(s): All models with drive axles secured with a bolt.

Application: For emergency release of the automatic transmission via wheel hub.

NOTE: Please see the attached video link at the bottom of this bulletin: V04 01 23.

multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.

In the current series of vehicles, there is no option of performing an automatic transmission emergency release. In this case, a new special tool is required that can be used to temporarily separate the connection between the wheel and the output shaft so that the vehicle can be pushed/rolled for a short time (e.g. vehicle transfer on/off a recovery vehicle, in/out of the workshop).

IMPORTANT: NEVER leave the vehicle with the drive axle released either unattended or unsecured. Secure it in some other manner - i.e. hooked/cabled, wheel chocks, strapped to flat bed, raised on lift, etc. ALWAYS re-engage the drive axle once rolling/transfer is complete.

CLAIM INFORMATION

Terms of the Parts department Special Tool Warranty can be viewed and printed by following the path below:

Go to TIS
Select "Tools & Equipment"
Select "FAQ & TOP LINKS"

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Supporting Materials

Videos

04 01 23

multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.