Car clutch and drive shafts BMW 3 Series E46

Clutch and drive shaft specifications
Separate characteristics are also given in the text of the Chapter and, if they are mandatory, are highlighted in bold. Clutch Joint diameter 93 mm SHRUS...

Clutch device
1 - driven disk 2 - pressure plate 3 - clutch release bearing 4 - clutch release lever 5 - bolt 6 - ball pin 7 - spring clip On the models in question, a...

Removal and installation of clutch
The BMW 3 Series uses a self-adjusting clutch (SAC - Self Adjusting Clutch). When removing and installing this clutch, it is imperative to press the pressure...

Removal and installation of the clutch release bearing
Noise in the clutch release bearing in the disengaged state, that is, with the clutch pedal depressed, indicates damage in the bearing. When replacing the...

Removing air from the clutch actuator
The hydraulic clutch actuator must be bled if the clutch pedal does not return or returns with deceleration, the clutch does not disengage well and if the...

Removal and installation of the clutch slave cylinder
Since the hydraulic system of the clutch drive works on brake fluid, read the relevant instructions in Chapter Removal of air from the brake system . Brake...

Removal and installation of power shafts
Drive shaft with protective covers 1 - drive shaft. Hinge diameter - 93 mm 2 - bar 3 - cylindrical screw or Torx 4 — a nut of fastening of a nave 5 - retaining...

Replacing the protective cover of the drive shaft
Withdrawal 1. Remove the drive shaft and clean it. 2. Cut the clamp securing the inner hinge cover with side cutters. 3. Use a drift to remove the locking cap...