E60/61 GS6-37DZ N47 gearbox — BMW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 520D

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• Do not damage the rubber boot
• Caution! Safety straps MUST be used

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 28 workshop diagrams for N47D20A

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Propeller shaft:
2. Remove the lower engine covers (if fitted)
3. Remove the reinforcement plate
4. Apply grease to the gearbox input shaft splines
5. Propeller shaft to gearbox:

6. Remove the diesel particulate filter
7. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the gearbox
8. Do not damage the rubber boot
9. Remove the propeller shaft middle support
10. Disconnect the propeller bearing
11. Lower the propeller shaft
12. Remove the propeller shaft
13. Disconnect the reversing light switch from the gearbox
14. Unclip the wiring from the gearbox
15. Remove the engine/gearbox lower attaching bolts
16. Fit the special tool to support the gearbox
17. Caution! Safety straps MUST be used
18. Remove the cross member under the gearbox
19. Gearbox/engine:
20. Disconnect the gear-shift rod from the gearbox
21. Remove the gear-shift control at the gearbox
22. Remove the clutch slave cylinder
23. Propeller shaft middle support
24. Disconnect the gear detection switch
25. Remove the gearbox bolts
26. Remove the gearbox

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