Supporting transmission

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Support transmission with special tools 234050 and 002030.

Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1).

Tasks are described in 23... Universal BMW transmission take-up .

After completion of work, check transmission oil level.

Fig 1: Supporting Transmission With Special Tools (23 4 050, 00 2 030)

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Remove CROSSMEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (S65) .

Lever out retainer (1).

Clamp off shift rod (2).

Installation:

Grease shift rod.

Grease, refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Make sure shims (3) are in correct position.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Rod

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

Lift out shift arm.

Installation:

Grease bearing pins (1).

Grease, refer to GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 3: Removing Bearing Pin

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Lever support bearing (1) with a short screwdriver out of mounting.

Fig 4: Removing Support Bearing From Bracket

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Installation:

See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS for greasing bearing pin of shift arm.

Fit support bearing (1) with opening (2) towards top rear onto holder.

Fig 5: Identifying Support Bearing

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Bolt special tool 119990 with bolt (1) to front axle support.

Bolt (2) is required to secure the engine in the correct position.

Fig 6: Securing Engine Using Bolt Special Tool (11 9 990)

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Adjust special tool 119990 until dimension A=50 mm is obtained between front axle support and tensioner.

Fig 7: Identifying Dimension Between Front Axle Support And Tensioner

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Disconnect plug connection (1) of zero gear sensor (on transmission).

Fig 8: Identifying Gear Sensor Plug Connection

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Release screws (1) and (2).

IMPORTANT: Bolts (2) are longer than bolts (1)

Tightening torque 23 00 1AZ .

NOTE: Bolt (3) must not be released.
Bolt (3) is for securing the starter.

Fig 9: Identifying Screws And Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Do not allow the transmission to hang from the transmission input shaft during removal and installation as this will deform the clutch plate.

To avoid damaging the sound insulation (1) on the bulkhead, raise the transmission after withdrawing the transmission pin from the pilot bearing against the direction of engine lowering to 0°.

For safety, a protective film (2) can also be placed between the transmission and the sound insulation.

Fig 10: Identifying Sound Insulation And Protective Film

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