Necessary preliminary tasks

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

Unfasten screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block.

Tightening torque, see "2AZ" under 22 32 TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Bearing Block Screws

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Convert shift rod joint.

Push back retaining ring (1) and drive out dowel pin (2).

Fig 2: Driving Dowel Pin

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

Fig 3: Identifying Damping Disk

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Convert following parts from previous transmission 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 .

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe GREASING SPECIFICATION .