BMW 3 Series E46 car manual transmission

Technical data
Oil Oil volume: 5-speed gearbox - 1.00 l 6-speed gearbox - 1.75 l Connection tightening torques, Nm Bolts of fastening of a subframe of a transmission to a...

General information
Cars are equipped with 5- or 6-speed gearboxes. The gearbox housing is made of aluminum on the right and is bolted to the rear of the engine. Torque is...

Checking the oil level in the gearbox
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and place it on stands for easier access (cm. "Lifting and placing the car on supports"). Make sure the vehicle is level. 2....

Changing the oil in the gearbox
Note. You may need new oil drain and fill plug seals during installation. 1. The oil should be drained from the gearbox warmed up to operating temperature. To...

Transmission components — removal and installation
Gearbox with manual shifting Gear lever Note. You will need a new shift lever bearing when installing. 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands (cm. "...

Oil cuffs — replacement
Cuff input shaft 1. Remove the gearbox ( see paragraph 7 ) and do the following. 2. Remove the clutch release bearing and fork ( see chapter 6 ). 3. Turn out...

The switch of a lantern of a backing — check, removal and installation
Examination 1. The purpose of the reversing lights is closed by a plunger switch screwed into the gearbox (on the left in a Geirag gearbox, and on the right in...

Gearbox — removal and installation
Note. This is a very difficult job. Before starting, carefully study the entire procedure and purchase a suitable winch or pallet truck. Withdrawal 1....

Gearbox repair — basic information
Transmission repair is too complicated to be done in a garage. In addition to the need to remove and install very small parts, it is necessary to accurately...