BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 412

Clutch
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Center clutch disk with BMW special tool
21 2 142. A comparable clutch alignment
tool may be used. Remove threaded
handle of clutch alignment tool
WARNING!
Be sure clutch disc is facing the
correct way. The disc should be
marked engine side or transmission
side.
- Mount self adjusting clutch
assembly on flywheel, noting
location of alignment pins.
Tighten each bolt one turn at a time
-
until pressure plate is fully seated,
and then torque to specification.
Tightening torque
Clutch to flywheel
M8 (8.8 grade)
M8 (10.9 grade)
- Unscrew handle of special tool until
load is removed from diaphragm.
Remove BMW special tool 21 2 180
from pressure plate.
- Remove clutch alignment tool from
disk.
Clean and inspect release bearing guide
sleeve on transmission. Install release
lever and release bearing. Make sure
bearing tabs (A) align with contact points
(B) on release lever.
Install transmission. See
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Manual Transmission.
Tightening torques
24 Nm (17-ft-lb)
34 Nm (25 ft-lb)
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