Removal & Installation X3 & 6-Series

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Remove transmission. See appropriate MANUAL TRANSMISSION removal article. On X3 6-cylinder, block flywheel with special tools (11 9 260) and (11 9 265). See Fig 1. On 6-Series V8, block flywheel with special tools (11 9 260, 11 9 263 and 11 9 264). See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Blocking Flywheel (X3 6-Cylinder)
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Fig 2: Blocking Flywheel (6-Series V8)
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Release screws and remove clutch from flywheel. See Fig 3. During installation, clean flywheel and check for wear and damage. Replace damaged flywheel. Always replace clutch plates fouled by oil, cleaning agent or other materials. If installing removed clutch with new clutch plate, go to step 5. If installing a new clutch, go to step 7. If installing a removed clutch and clutch plate, observe the following procedure when installing the removed clutch and clutch plate. Insert special tool (21 2 180) in clutch. Press special tool 212180 together at handles (1) as far as it will go and tighten down knurled screws (2). See Fig 4.

Fig 3: Removing Clutch From Flywheel
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Fig 4: Pressing Special Tool At Handles & Tightening Knurled Screws
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Adjustment ring of clutch is now secured in its original position (wear position). Note that locking hooks (1) of special tool (21 2 180) must engage in openings of pressure spring. See Fig 5. Fit special tool (21 2 170) and tighten down at knurled screw (1). Screw in spindle (2) until diaphragm spring (3) is tensioned on stop. See Fig 6. Insert special tool (21 2 170) only in area of bores for dowel pins. Center clutch plate (1) with special tool in dual-mass flywheel. See Fig 7.

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Hooks Of Special Tool

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Fig 6: Screwing In Spindle Until Diaphragm Spring Is Tensioned On Stop

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Fig 7: Centering Cutch Plate With Special Tools

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Install clutch plate in correct position. Note designation for "engine side" and "transmission side". Handle clutch plate with care. Do not touch surfaces of friction linings. Fit clutch (1) to flywheel. Clutch (1) must be secured by way of dowel pins (2). See Fig 8. Release spindle (1) until load is fully removed from diaphragm spring. See Fig 9. Remove special tools (21 2 170 and 21 2 180). Withdraw special tool from clutch plate with aid of accompanying screw (1). See Fig 10.

Fig 8: Identifying Clutch & Dowel Pins
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Fig 9: Releasing Spindle Until Load Is Fully Removed
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Fig 10: Removing Special Tool From Clutch Plate Using Screw
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When installing removed clutch with new clutch plate, always reset adjustment ring in new position. Set clutch down on a clean surface. Insert special tool (21 2 180) in clutch (1). See Fig 11. Note that locking hooks (1) of special tool (21 2 180) must engage in openings in clutch. See Fig 12. Fit special tool (21 2 170) and tighten down at knurled screw (1). See Fig 8. Insert special tool (21 2 170) only in area of bores for dowel pins. Screw in spindle (1) until adjustment ring of clutch (2) can be turned with special tool (21 2 180) at handles (3). Press special tool together at handles (3) as far as it will go and grip firmly.

Fig 11: Installing Special Tool In Clutch
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Fig 12: Ensuring Locking Hooks Engage In Openings In Clutch
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Fig 13: Screwing In Spindle Until Diaphragm Spring Is Tensioned On Stop
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At same time, tighten down knurled screws (2). Adjustment ring of clutch is now secured in new position. Screw in spindle (1) until diaphragm spring is tensioned on stop. See Fig 13. Center clutch plate (1) with special tools. See Fig 14. Install clutch plate in correct position. Note designation for "engine side" and "transmission side". Handle clutch plate with care. Do not touch surfaces of friction linings. Fit clutch (1) to flywheel. Clutch (1) must be secured by way of dowel pins (2). See Fig 8. Release spindle (1) until load is fully removed from diaphragm spring (2). Remove special tools (21 2 170 and 21 2 180). See Fig 9. Withdraw special tool from clutch plate with aid of accompanying screw (1). See Fig 10.

Fig 14: Centering Cutch Plate With Special Tools
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If installing new clutch, locking piece may only be removed if clutch is screwed down. Center clutch plate (1) with special tools. See Fig 14. It is important that clutch plate is installed in correct position. Note designation for "engine side" and "transmission side". Handle clutch plate with care. Do not touch surfaces of friction linings. Fit clutch to flywheel. It is important that clutch is secured by way of dowel pins (1). See Fig 15. Carefully unscrew locking piece (1) clockwise or counterclockwise with a 14-mm WAF hexagon socket wrench (2). See Fig 16. Note that a slight snapping of the plate spring while unscrewing the lock is possible. Withdraw special tool (1) from clutch plate with aid of accompanying screw (2). See Fig 10.

Fig 15: Fitting Clutch To Flywheel By Way Of Dowel Pins

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Fig 16: Unscrewing Locking Piece

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