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All Models With 232 Transmission

  1. From inside drivers compartment, pull rubber boot and foam rubber ring up on gear shift lever. Remove snap ring.
  2. Remove starter and disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold. Remove exhaust pipe support bracket. Remove clutch fork return spring. Remove snap ring at slave cylinder and pull slave cylinder forward to remove.
  3. On models with self adjusting clutch, remove retaining ring and slide off rubber boot. Remove snap ring and pull slave cylinder forward to remove.
  4. Disconnect drive shaft at transmission and remove center support bearing mount. Push drive shaft down, pull back to remove.
  5. Remove pivot pin from gear shift and rod union and push gear shift lever up. Remove clutch inspection cover from transmission.
  6. Support engine by placing a wooden block between oil pan and crossmember. Disconnect speedometer cable and back-up light switch at transmission.
  7. Remove crossmember and transmission to engine bolts. Turn steering completely to right and remove remaining transmission to engine bolts. Pull transmission to rear to remove.
  8. Remove clutch assembly retaining bolts alternately in a criss-cross pattern. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use a suitable pilot shaft (BMW 603) to align clutch.
  9. Push drive shaft center support forward 0.08" (2 mm) and tighten bolts to specifications. Tighten all remaining nuts and bolts to specifications.