Necessary preliminary tasks

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Drain gear oil at oil drain plug. Tightening torque: 23 00 4AZ .
REMOVE TRANSMISSION .

If necessary, unfasten screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block.

Tightening torque, see 22 32 2AZ in 22 32 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 1: Locating Screws

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Transfer shift-rod joint.

Slide back retaining ring (1) and drive out cylinder pin (2).

Fig 2: Removing Cylinder Pin

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NOTE: Check damping disc (6) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Damping Disk

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Modify following parts to new transmission:

Release bearing and release lever. See 21 51 500 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING/LEVER .
Ball pin and spring wire clip.
Studs for clutch slave cylinder.
Reversing light switch tightening torque: 23 41 5AZ .
If necessary zero-gear sensor

Reassemble the vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe greasing specification. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .