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5-speed manual transmission car BMW 3 Series E21
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Depending on the vehicle's configuration, a five-speed "sport" or "economy" gearbox manufactured by Getrag with Borg-Warner synchronizers on all gears can be...
Depending on the vehicle's configuration, a five-speed "sport" or "economy" gearbox manufactured by Getrag with Borg-Warner synchronizers on all gears can be...
Removal and installation the gearbox
Cm. " Removal and installation a four-speed gearbox ". Note: The reverse light switch is mounted on the top of the transmission housing.
Cm. " Removal and installation a four-speed gearbox ". Note: The reverse light switch is mounted on the top of the transmission housing.
Disassembling the gearbox
Remove the rear cross member and the exhaust pipe mounting bracket. Clamp the gearbox at the intermediate case level into the bracket and install the gearbox...
Remove the rear cross member and the exhaust pipe mounting bracket. Clamp the gearbox at the intermediate case level into the bracket and install the gearbox...
Disassembling the gearbox shafts
Remove the input shaft and press the bearing off the end of the output shaft. Clamp the secondary shaft in a vice with soft material pads, remove the thrust...
Remove the input shaft and press the bearing off the end of the output shaft. Clamp the secondary shaft in a vice with soft material pads, remove the thrust...
Details of the housing of the five-speed «sport» gearbox
Details of the five-speed "sport" gearbox housing: 1 - gearbox housing; 2 — lower cover of the clutch housing; 3 - ventilation valve; 4 - plug; 5 - front cover...
Details of the five-speed "sport" gearbox housing: 1 - gearbox housing; 2 — lower cover of the clutch housing; 3 - ventilation valve; 4 - plug; 5 - front cover...
Details of shafts of five-speed «sport» gearbox
Details of the shafts of the five-speed "sport" gearbox: 1 - secondary shaft; 2 — primary shaft; 3 — intermediate shaft; 4 — secondary shaft flange; 5 —...
Details of the shafts of the five-speed "sport" gearbox: 1 - secondary shaft; 2 — primary shaft; 3 — intermediate shaft; 4 — secondary shaft flange; 5 —...
Gear selection and shifting mechanism parts
Gear selection and shift mechanism details: A - "sport" gearbox; B - "economic" gearbox. 1 - gear shift lever handle; 2 — case; 3 - gear shift lever; 4 -...
Gear selection and shift mechanism details: A - "sport" gearbox; B - "economic" gearbox. 1 - gear shift lever handle; 2 — case; 3 - gear shift lever; 4 -...
Details of the housing of the five-speed «economical» gearbox
Details of the five-speed "economical" gearbox housing: 1 - gearbox housing; 2 — lower cover of the clutch housing; 3 - ventilation valve; 4 - front cover of...
Details of the five-speed "economical" gearbox housing: 1 - gearbox housing; 2 — lower cover of the clutch housing; 3 - ventilation valve; 4 - front cover of...
Shaft details of the five-speed «economy» gearbox
Details of the shafts of the five-speed "economical" gearbox: 1 - secondary shaft; 2 — primary shaft; 3 — intermediate shaft; 4 — secondary shaft flange; 5 —...
Details of the shafts of the five-speed "economical" gearbox: 1 - secondary shaft; 2 — primary shaft; 3 — intermediate shaft; 4 — secondary shaft flange; 5 —...
Gearbox assembly
Replacing secondary and intermediate shaft bearings Heat the gearbox housing on a heating plate to a temperature of approximately 80°C and press the bearings...
Replacing secondary and intermediate shaft bearings Heat the gearbox housing on a heating plate to a temperature of approximately 80°C and press the bearings...
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