22 31 001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove underbody protection
• Remove complete exhaust system  . See EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- 528I, 528XI
• If necessary, remove exhaust system bracket
• Support transmission with hydraulic lifter.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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If necessary, remove heat shield (1) on left and right.

Release cable from holders (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Cable From Holders

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Remove cable from holders on heat shield.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Cross-Member Screws And Nuts

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Release screws (1) and nuts (2) and remove transmission cross-member.

Remove transmission mount from transmission cross-member.

Tightening torque 23 71 2AZ/5AZ, see MANUAL TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

(M47/N47)

Release screws and nut (1).

Remove cross member.

Fig 4: Identifying Cross Member Screws And Nut

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Tightening torque 23 71 2AZ/ 5AZ, see MANUAL TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 5: Identifying Nut

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(M47/N47)

Slacken nut(1).

Exchange rubber mount.

Tightening torque 23 71 5AZ  , see MANUAL TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Cross-Member Screws And Nuts

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M57/M57T2 only

Unfasten screws (1) and nuts (2).

Remove transmission cross-member.

Remove rubber mount from transmission cross-member.

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ/ 4AZ See  ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES  .