Clutch change on 325i help stuck!
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I am attempting to change the clutch on my 325i, really struggling to slide the prop shaft off! I have slid back as far as it can but won't clear completely, the locking sleeve has been loosened and doesn't look like the shaft can slide back any further, have started loosening the bolts on the bell housing, the larger bolts are almost impossible to get to any advice tips? gratefully received.
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daimlerman
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Have you removed the centre bearing mount?
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Brianmoooore
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Remove the gearbox crossmember, and let the rear of the box tilt downwards to improve access to the bolts.
Remove the two large bolts that are opposite to each other, at the sides, and replace them with two long bolts of the same diameter and thread that have had their heads cut off. These will keep everything lined up when you remove and replace the gearbox, and avoid damaging anything.
Remove the two large bolts that are opposite to each other, at the sides, and replace them with two long bolts of the same diameter and thread that have had their heads cut off. These will keep everything lined up when you remove and replace the gearbox, and avoid damaging anything.
I was just considering this in the bath, I did remove it but then refitted, I found it easier to adjust the sleeve with it bolted, I will remove it again now that the sleeve has been adjusted, thank you very much.daimlerman wrote:Have you removed the centre bearing mount?
Excellent idea yes drop it even further, my friend advised me that removing the engine was the easiest way to do the job was beginning to believe him, round 2 ding ding! thank youwillnz wrote:You have to undo the centre bearing mount, the prop will not collapse enough to allow removal with it still in place.daimlerman wrote:Have you removed the centre bearing mount?
The bellhousing bolts need a long set of extensions to get to. I find it easier to access them if I support the cross member with a trolley jack, then undo the 4 mounting bolts and lower the cross member a little. (with the gearbox mount removed of course).
top tip Thank youBrianmoooore wrote:Remove the gearbox crossmember, and let the rear of the box tilt downwards to improve access to the bolts.
Remove the two large bolts that are opposite to each other, at the sides, and replace them with two long bolts of the same diameter and thread that have had their heads cut off. These will keep everything lined up when you remove and replace the gearbox, and avoid damaging anything.