3 Series E36 318i (M43) CONVER
M50/M52 engine:
Lower engine and transmission with spindle (2). Cylinder head
and manifold must not contact engine partition wall or heating
connections (visual inspection).
S50 engine:
Release knurled screws to lower engine and transmission.
Cylinder head and manifold must not contact engine partition wall
or heating connections (visual inspection).
S50 engine:
Clamp special tool 11 8 021 firmly to front axle support.
Screw up stud (1) enough for it to bear on oil sump.
The support prevents the engine from tilting forwards after the
transmission has been removed.
Use a screwdriver to lift out spring (1) from the lug (2) on the
housing and swivel upwards.
Pull out shaft.
Installation:
Apply thin coat of grease to bearing pin.
Grease,
refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
RA Removing and installing transmission (S5D 260Z, S5D 310Z)
BMW AG - TIS
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Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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