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E60/61 M5 SMG clutch — BMW

E60/61 M5 SMG clutch on BMW: 31 steps, engines S85B50A, 20T2N, 15D/4EC1, 15TD/T4EC1. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for BMW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

31 steps 40 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code M5

  • Renewed: oil seals

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  • We recommend that the clutch release bearing should always be renewed
  • Do not bring any grease into contact with the clutch plate facing, clutch cover surface or flywheel surface
  • Always renew the drive shaft seals

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

S85B50A20T2N15D/4EC115TD/T4EC117D/4EE1C16SEC16SELC16XEX15DTX16XEX17D/4EE1D0824FL01D0824LFL01D0824LFL02D0824LFL04D0824LFL05D0824LFL06D0824LFL07D0824LFL08D0824LFL09D0824LFOD0826LF15D0826LF17D0826LF18D0826LFL03D0826LFL06D0826LFL09D0826LFL10D0834LFL02D0834LFL03D0836LF01D0836LF03D0836LF04D0836LF05D0836LFL02D0836LFL03D0836LFL05D2066LF01D2066LF02D2066LF03

📐 8 workshop diagrams for S85B50A

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

E60/61 M5 SMG clutch — S85B50A · diagram 1
E60/61 M5 SMG clutch — S85B50A · diagram 2
E60/61 M5 SMG clutch — S85B50A · diagram 3
E60/61 M5 SMG clutch — S85B50A · diagram 4
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E60/61 M5 SMG clutch — S85B50A · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. We recommend that the clutch release bearing should always be renewed
  2. Always renew the drive shaft seals
  3. Remove the locking mechanism
  4. Remove the special tool
  5. Renew the oil seals if necessary

Installation and checks

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  1. Reset volatile memories after reconnecting the battery cables
  2. Fit the special tool:
  3. Fit the special tool:
  4. Tighten the bolts
  5. Check the clutch housing for leaks; check the crankshaft end seal thoroughly
  6. Grease the thrust bearing inner bore, drive plate splines and release fork pivot points
  7. Note: Do not bring any grease into contact with the clutch plate facing, clutch cover surface or flywheel surface
  8. Refit the gearbox
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.