E39 S5D 320Z gearbox — BMW

🧭 Before you start

• Opens: gearbox oil

Don't miss

• Do not disconnect the hydraulic lines

📋 Procedure

1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal
2. Refill the gearbox
3. Check that the dowel pins/sleeves for centering the engine/gearbox are still in place
4. Remove the complete exhaust
5. Remove the front splash guard

6. Remove the engine lower cover support bracket
7. Disconnect the reversing light switch from the gearbox
8. Note: Do not disconnect the hydraulic lines
9. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the gearbox
10. Remove the propeller shaft middle support
11. Lower the propeller shaft
12. Propeller shaft middle support
13. Disconnect the gear-shift rod from the gearbox
14. Support the engine
15. Use a special tool:
16. Lower the gearbox slightly
17. Support the engine with a jack stand
18. Loosen the securing clip
19. Loosen the selector rod
20. Remove the gearbox bolts
21. Remove the gearbox

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