Article by: M55555 Article applies to: All e39 models with a manual transmission. Parts/Tools Needed: 1 x 25117546373 Shift Lever 1 x 25111220600 Shift Bearing 4 x 25111220439 Yellow Washers 2 x 25111220379 Circlip Needle Nose Pliers Long Flathead Screwdriver Lithium Grease Jack Stands + Jack Soapy Water Installation: I […]
Topic: Driveline & Transmission
e39 (540i) Transmission Mounts Replacement
Article by: BlackBMWs Applies to: All BMW e39 chassis models with the automatic steptronic transmission. E39 Brothers, Yesterday, I replaced my transmission mounts. I have 83k miles on my 1999 540it with the M62TU engine. Replace Transmission mounts: There are two Transmission mounts positioned in an aluminum support brace aft […]
e39 540i Engine Mounts Replacement
Article by: BlackBMWs Applies to: All BMW e39 chassis models with the M62 engine. E39 Brothers, Yesterday, I replaced my engine mounts. I have 83k miles on my 1999 540it with the M62TU engine. I decided to swap all the mounts as I suspected they were weak or failed. The […]
ZF S5D-320Z 5-Speed Detent Pins
Article by: Vinci & mplazz Article applies to: all models with the ZF S5D 320Z 5-speed manual transmission. Introduction: This guide covers the process of replacing and updating the shift pins of the ZF S5D 320Z 5-speed manual transmission used in many of the BMW 6-cylinder models. This is a […]
3.15 Limited Slip Diff Retrofit
Article by: Olin Johnston Article applies to: written for the e31 but applies to the e32, e34, e38, and e38 models as well. The donor car was an early E32 750iL. I bought it already cleaned and drained. It went into my US 1994 840Ci with a stock 2.93 open […]
BMW Guibo / Flex Disc Information
Article by: Mike Oswald Article applies to: all BMWs with a manual or SMG transmission (and some select automatics – such as e34s). All BMWs with a manual or SMG transmission (even some select automatics too) have a guibo (also known as a flex disc). This disk is located […]
