BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 428

Manual Transmission
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wheel drive 3 Series sedans and
wagons built up to 11/00 and
coupes built up to 10/99.
Pan style front end reinforcements
are used on rear wheel drive
sedans and wagons built after
12/00, coupes built after 11/99 and
all convertibles.
All wheel drive models require no
reinforcement due to the
construction of the front subframe.
Attach BMW special tool 11 8 022 to
left and right lower control arms.
Tighten knurled screws until tool
makes contact with engine oil pan.
- Support transmission with
transmission jack. Remove
reinforcing cross brace from below
engine/transmission.
Disconnect harness connector
-
from back-up light switch on
transmission.
Remove exhaust system and heat
-
shield. See
System
- Remove driveshaft. See
Driveshaft.
On all wheel drive vehicles:
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Remove transfer case. See
Transfer Case.
Disconnect shift rod from selector shaft
coupling.
Disconnect shift console from top
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