21 51 500 Removing and installing or replacing clutch release bearing/lever

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 BMW 330i and 2017 BMW 330i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: (gearbox removed)

Do not disassemble the release module. Otherwise there is a risk of the release module being incorrectly reassembled.

NOTE: Release bearing (1) and release lever (2) have been combined to form a single release module.

Do not grease sliding surfaces.

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image A: Cam (1) of release bearing (A=12 mm) is on sliding surface of release lever.

Type: N43, N45, N46

image B: Cam (1) of release bearing (A=7 mm) is on sliding surface of release lever.

Version for all other engines

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Remove release module (1) from spring wire clip.

Remove release module.

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

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Installation note:

Check spring wire clip (5) and ball pin (6) for damage and replace if necessary.

Apply a thin coating of grease to ball pin (6).

Grease, refer to CLUTCH - OPERATING FLUIDS

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

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Clean guide sleeve (7).

Installation note:

Do not grease guide sleeve.

IMPORTANT: If guide sleeve is greased, the release lever can stick on the guide sleeve.

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

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