Attaching the engine to the lifting table

Lift the engine out of the engine mounts with the special tool 2 220 718 (1) and the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020).

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Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine mount to engine support bracket
M12	tightening torque	100 Nm

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Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine mount to engine support bracket
M12	tightening torque	100 Nm

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Loosen screws (2).
Remove the swivel bearing mount (1) and set it aside.
Hold the swivel bearing with special tool 2 220 718.

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Check

Replace the snap ring (1).
Parts: snap ring
Coat contact surface (2) of the output shaft with the approved front axle transmission oil. Use only BMW-approved fluids. See the Fluid Capacities tab for the selected vehicle..
Check the gearing for damage or deformation.

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Result

The gearing is deformed or damaged.

Measure

Replace the output shaft.
Parts: Output shaft

Clean and degrease front gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2).
Install front gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2) and establish a positive connection.
Twist both the wheel hub and the output shaft (2) in arrow direction to ensure that the front gearings mesh.

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Replace the screw (1) and the compression spring (2).
Parts: Screw, compression spring
Clean and degrease the screw (1).
Observe the installation position of the compression spring (2)!

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Radial shaft seal ring are equipped with an installation protection ring. The installation protection ring is used to protect the sealing lip when installing the output shaft.
Open the installation protection ring (1) in the arrow direction before assembly of the output shaft.

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Insert the output shaft (1) in the arrow direction.
Release the installation protection ring (2) and feed out slightly.
Apply force to pull the installation protection ring (2) downward in the arrow direction until the predetermined breaking points (3) on the installation protection ring break.

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Tilt the swivel bearing (2) slightly forward in arrow direction.
Insert the output shaft (3) into the front axle differential all the way to the stop until you feel the output shaft lock in place.
Tighten screw (1) with the special tool 0 490 504 (00 9 120).

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Output shaft to wheel bearing
M16 Replace collar screw and spring.	Joining torque	210 Nm
M16 Replace collar screw and spring.	Angle of rotation	90°

Checking lining sleeves

Check the fitting sleeves (1) for correct seating and damage and replace if necessary.

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Slide transmission (1) to the front and position at the engine.

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Apply retaining screws (1) on the lifting table (2) on both sides hand-tight.

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Flange-mount transmission

Transmission flange-mount.
Rotate torque converter until bore in torque converter is flush with bore in drive plate.

Join and tighten the transmission bolts (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission to engine
M8	tightening torque	19 Nm
M10	tightening torque	38 Nm

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Remove the special tool from the torque converter

Release the screws (1) and (2).
Remove the special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160).

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Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
Screw the torque converter onto the vertically arranged elongated hole.
The torque converter must always be screwed to the vertically arranged elongated hole first.
Turn the torque converter until the elongated hole is visible in the opening.

Tighten down screw (1).

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Crankshaft at central bolt may only be turned clockwise.

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Torque converter to flywheel
M10 Replace screws.	tightening torque	60 Nm

Observe the tightening sequence of the additional five screws (torque converter on flywheel) compulsorily:

Tightening sequence: 4 - 3 - 6 - 5 - 2

The screw connection (1) is the vertically arranged elongated hole in the torque converter.

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Torque converter to flywheel
M10 Replace screws.	tightening torque	60 Nm

Fig 1: Torque Converter Screws Tightening Sequence

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Install the cover (1).

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Position the front prop shaft.
Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws

Tighten down screws (1).

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Prop shaft before the front axle differential
Replace screws. Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail.	Joining torque	25 Nm
	Angle of rotation	45°

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Detach the engine on the engine mounting bracket with a workshop crane and the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020).

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Replace sealing rings.
Parts: Sealing ring
Install hydraulic lines (1) in arrow direction on the transmission.

Position and tighten the screw (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission oil line to transmission
M6x25 Replace the sealing ring.	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Tighten nut (1).

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Transmission oil line to transmission
M6x25 Replace the sealing ring.	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Release the tensioning strap (1) from the transmission (2).

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Connect the connector (1) to the transfer box (TB) and lock it.
Fix wiring harness fasteners (2).
Connect connector (3) on the automatic transmission and lock it.
Remove ground cable.

Tighten down screw (4).

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Ground connection on transmission
M6x12 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Feed in and install the catalytic converters (3).

Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Bottom catalytic converter
Nut M8 Replace nuts.	tightening torque	23 Nm

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Tighten the nuts (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Bottom catalytic converter
Nut M8 Replace nuts.	tightening torque	23 Nm

Clip the pressure lines (3) into the retaining clips in areas (1).
Tighten union nuts (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure line on catalytic converter
Pressure line	Tightening torque	40 Nm

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