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23 00 019 Removing and installing transmission (GS6-37BZ N52K)

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level, see 00 11.. ... DRAINING/TOPPING UP GEAR OIL IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
Use only the approved gear oil  .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the manual transmission.

IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials. 
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released  .
The end faces of these screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Tasks are described in Removing propeller shaft, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .

Fig 1: Locating Propeller Shaft Bolts
G04751856Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach plugs (1) and (2) from servomotor.

Fig 2: Plugs
G04787378Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach plug (1) from reversing light switch.

Release cable from mountings and tie to one side.

Fig 3: Plug
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NOTE: Pressure line of clutch slave cylinder remains connected.
IMPORTANT: Relieve tension on clutch slave cylinder slowly; otherwise air will be drawn in through sealing sleeve.

Release nuts and remove clutch slave cylinder.

Tightening torque: 21 52 5AZ, see 21 52 CLUTCH OPERATION (HYDRAULIC) .

Fig 4: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Nuts
G04726019Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Release aluminium screw on right next to cable retaining plate with special tool 00 9 010  .

Installation: 

Aluminium screws must be replaced.

Tightening torque: 23 00 2AZ, see 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .

Fig 5: Special Tool 00 9 010
G04726090Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Supporting transmission: 

Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050, 23 0 132  , 00 2 030  .

Secure transmission with tensioning strap (1).

Tasks are described in 23 .. UNIVERSAL TRANSMISSION BRACKET .

After completion of work, check transmission oil level.

Fig 6: Special Tools And Tensioning Strap
G04725990Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten screws and remove transmission cross-member.

Tightening torque: 22 32 4AZ/5AZ, see 22 32 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .

Fig 7: Transmission Cross-Member Screws
G04787359Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock bearing pin (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Lift out shift arm.

Installation: 

Grease bearing pins (1).

Fig 8: Unlocking Bearing Pin
G04726005Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lift off retainer (1).

Disconnect shift rod (2).

Installation: 

Grease shift rod.

Make sure shims (3) are in correct position.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Shift Rod
G04726016Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws.

Installation: 

Observe screw fastening sequence  without fail.

Tightening torque, steel screws: 23 00 1AZ, see 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .

Aluminium screws must  be replaced.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation

Aluminium screws: 23 00 1AZ, see 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .

IMPORTANT: Do not allow transmission to hang from the transmission input shaft when removing and installing, as the clutch disk will be deformed. Pull transmission downwards and remove.
Fig 10: Transmission Housing Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence
G04726023Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Secure angle of rotation special tool 00 9 120  with magnet 00 9 130  to floor plate.

Screw down aluminium screws according to angle of rotation.

Angle of rotation: 23 00 2AZ, see 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .

Fig 11: Special Tool 00 9 120 And 00 9 130
G04726008Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Check that dowel sleeves are correctly seated.

Replace damaged dowel sleeves.

Ensure correct position of cover plate.

Fig 12: Dowel Sleeves
G04726009Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Check lubrication of transmission input shaft for sticky consistency. If grease is sticky, clean input shaft and replace clutch plate, see 21 21 500 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CLUTCH (SAC) .

Check clutch plate for friction rust in splines and replace if necessary.

Mechanically remove existing grease and lining abrasion from splines of clutch plate (with a cloth).

Fig 13: Locating Input Shaft
G04787389Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Greasing specification:

Fig 14: Splines Of Input Shaft
G04726011Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.