3 Series E46 M3 CSL (S54) COUPE
Loosen top and unfasten bottom of left and right engine mounts.
Detach brackets for left and right control arms from engine carrier.
Release retaining brackets for left and right stabilizer bars.
Support front axle support with special tool 31 2 220 in
conjunction with special tool 00 2 030.
Release front axle support bolt connection and lower front axle
support approx. 100 mm.
These operations are described in the work step Replacing front
axle support.
Note:
There is no need to detach the steering gear from the front
axle support.
Detach return hose (1) of oil separator from oil sump.
Caution!
A residual amount of oil will emerge after the screws on the
cover (2) are released. Have cleaning cloths and container
ready.
Remove cover (2) from oil sump.
Installation:
Replace gasket on cover (2).
Unfasten oil sump screws at transmission and engine ends.
Caution!
A residual amount of oil remains in front section of oil sump.
Have cleaning cloths and container ready.
Lower and remove oil sump.
RA Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (S54)
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