How To Remove BMW E46 Automatic Transmission
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2017
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In this video I show you how to remove an automatic transmission out of 2003 E46 BMW 325ci. This can be useful for anyone doing a 5 speed swap, trans replacement, rear main seal service, or even torque converter replacement. Feel free to ask any questions down below.
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Man you deserve some real recognition for this channel
Great job
Thanks man!
If you’re a first-timer at doing this, then I HIGHLY suggest you remove the torque converter bolts BEFORE you remove the trans bell housing bolts. You don’t want to run the risk of the trans pulling away from the engine even the slightest and dipping at the rear causing the nose of the converter to bind in the front of the trans. You can break the internal transmission front pump.
Very good tip! Thanks im gonna try this auto transmission torque converter swap 😢
Thanks for this 👍🏼
Thank you, this actually worked, almost zero hassle getting mine off 🫡
@@Greaseman762 You are welcome. My work is done here!
Excellent video ! Condensed down very nicely so you can see but not sit here all day watching to get it. Thank You ! I'm doing mine without the lift and it is a pain but doable.
This video is gold for me! i'm not interested in remove my transmission but the oil cooler lines; those few seconds were a revelation to me. Thanks a lot!
my first car I ever learned how to even fix I dont even know the names of the tools and my next step is rebuilding my engine .. thanks to you shoplifetv I can easily do what you are showing us .
great video. and it also made me decide NOT to buy an e46 with transmission problems that I thought I could 'easily swap out at home' haha - what a big job!
Right same here 😅
It’s not that tough if you have the tools it’s a one day knock out
@@christiancesena1785hey, im thinking of changing my automatic transmission, i was wondering how you get the transmission in the back of a car to get rid of. any ideas?
Tools, place and time@@christiancesena1785
this guy is very knowledgable , respect 100
You have some of the best DYI BMW auto repair videos on CZcams. I am Truly one of your biggest fan, follower and subscriber. I like this video a lot and should the day come that I need to remove my transmission, this will definitely be the video I use. You should do a video on removing/installing transmission cooling lines someday. I have a 2002 330xi AWD and trying to install these cooling lines has been a really big headache of job to do. I get one line in perfectly but then can't get the other line to lineup correctly.
excellent video. Im considering servicing my e39 transmission in the near future.
This is really good for anyone who wants to replace their transmission, most E46's are equipped with a GM transmission and those can't be rebuilt when they fail so this is a highly valuable tutorial.
Just curious about your statement "those can't be rebuilt". I have a 2000 Z3 2.8 roadster and just recently lost ability to reverse. Almost got it removed and was thinking about tearing it down and rebuild it. There is some metal shavings - more than what i saw from other "normal" transmissions so i was thinking some gear/part was damaged. BTW, this is a water damaged car. Only 50K miles but i guess water got in the transmission and caused some damage somehow.
been waiting for this!
Top notch explanations and video work. Thx.
This is superb. Really clear.
you're amazing man ! thanks for all the informations and the effort you put into making it easier for us ! , I would like to know if it's easier to swap the whole engine+trans at the same time ? in my case from m43b19 + auto to M54 or M52 + Manual
you are blessing me bro, god bless you :)
farhan raja yes he is! (:
Trust. I have a 6 speed trans chilling in my garage right now. Im gona wait till he finishes the series before i start. It will be my go to guide. :)
Hey bro thanks for the awesome video. I enjoyed watching and learning. Thanks and I appreciate your help with my X5 God bless you.
Thank you for this video 🙏
Great video. This should be a lesson to all other would be tutorial YT'ers on how to make a great tutorial. No silly music, no faffing, just getting it done.
Why the swap by the way? Was the auto fubar? What is your opinion on the e46 auto box that goes into a 330d? (apart from solenoid failures which I'm aware of).
Yooo thanks man I appreciate your time.
Great video for sure. Love the detail. One question. What was the average time to remove it?
Wow, where are you located? Amazing to see no undercarriage rust, especially on the exhaust flanges. Usually they need a torch to get those rusted bolts out.
This seems like a pain in the ass if you don't have a lift.
Edit: It seems like a pain in the ass with a lift.
Mechanics is not for the feint of heart.
Very helpful, thank you sir.
Great video bud, I wish all of them were like this. Straight, to the point, not a lot of dumb shit. 👌
Less than 2hrs, great vid 👍🏾
Love your videos! Your channel is the best on CZcams for BMWs. When you are re-installing the transmission, how do you get the starter bolted back on without removing the intake manifold to push it back on the positioning pin from the back? I recently replaced everything under the intake and don't want to unsettle everything again to get to the starter just to hold it in place. I need to replace the rear main seal. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
The lift makes it easy. Thanks for the video might just diy my daughters bmw. Cant find a good honest bmw mechanic in the tx desert.
I will be replacing the torque converter soon in my 03 325i. I guess i have to drop the tranny? Never done that before but will need this informative video. Thanks
Great vid!!!!!!
Thanks for the great videos. So I had to replace the D?G reverse drum on my 2000 323I . I live in Mass, so taking the extremely corroded exhaust bolts off and detaching the starter from the transmission were definately the hardest problems I encountered. I actually replaced the distributor dowel after trying to reinstall transmission and not being able to get the starter to fit against bellhousing properly. the dowell was bent.
I removed the dowel from the bell housing and replaced it with a 5/16 drill bit butt end...it worked. Now, however, I have a srreeching noise coming from flywheel/bell housing ...could it be the bellhousing metal gasket rubbing against flywheel?...dropping the transmission one more time....pain in the ass!
Great video bro.. but when reinstalling the transmission is there anything else I should know? Or is it the same process?
Very helpful. I have a manual XI so its slightly different,
Great job buddy
Great Video, Thank You-
Love your videos man! I am curious have you done the 325i 2.5L to 3.0L conversion?
Hi Jason. I only need to replace the transmission wiring harness that includes the oxygen sensors plugs and all that... do I need to remove the metal reinforcement plate to get access to the big transmission plug? And/or how would you recommend I go about replacing that harness??
How do I determine what transmission I have and what fluid to use in my 2003 325i..I checked the driver door, but i think it is GM bc my trans pan is flat..Great content man, keep it up
Nice, thanks!!
hi thank you for your video it was very helpful! is it true that once you disconnect the transmission the computer goes into a safety mode that enables the transmission to start off in third gear? mine appears to be doing that after the rebuild also the gear/ transmission sign appears on the instrument cluster now> i try to figure it out with my obd tool but it says no connection?any thoughts?
Thanks for the vids your one of the best 😎🤔👍😏
I'm using this video and it's going to save my friend's ass. thanks man!!
Well done, thanks
Thank you ❤
Jus when I was about to do it I get a good diy vid 👍
This is a great video but by any chance would you happen to have a video on how to remove a transmission for a 325xi I’d really appreciate your help.
Thanks
im gonna do this myself and im gonna use your guide for theme plate for my car but mine is a diesel would that complicate stuff or nah??
Perfect Video!!! Thank you :-)
love the videos bro. but I live in VA and my 46 needs a transmission or at least i think it does. Its leaking from out the bell housing hose's. where can i get a good deal without getting ripped off?
Hey a question kinda pertaining to my e46 transmission. Is it possible to swap out my 325xi tcu for a 330xi with matching part number? Assuming the 330 has a GM trans, which gm is underlined on the 330 tcu. Any help would be appreciated greatly. Love your channel btw, very helpful
Thank you for your videos. My mechanic told me to change the automatic transmission but now the manual mode doesn't work and the gear indicator in the dash doesn't show in which gear it's in. Can you give me a hint of what might be happening? Again Thank you.
What did you do with the automatic transmission wiring? Also the TCU/EGS, did you remove it completely and then take the wire harness out? I can't seem to find any DIY projects where they cover the questions above. Any advice is appreciated 🙏
Do you have a video on how to replace the front transmission seal on a BMW 745li?
Completed Rear Main Seal Repair on Auto Trans...When I was installing flex bolts
it seemed like crankshaft was binding. I took trans down and reseated torque
converter and then went to reinstall torque converter bolts...very weird...if
you think of the cycle like a clock...From 1-6 rotation is very smooth and
quiet. From 6-12 some clanking and a bit stiffer. I went ahead and reassembled
the car and at start up it was very noisy...sounded like metal scraping or
rubbing against metal except at 1000 RPMS...one thing when I was reinstalling
the flexplate it fell from the crankshaft (maybe 2-1/2 ft)...The drive plate
seemed to be bent but car did not have this issue until now. It almost sounds
like flexplate bolts rubbing aginst that thin metal shield the starter sits
in...I also replaced the starter? For some reason I think the flexplate bolts
are at some point are riding on that thin metal plate? PS...it was hard as hell
to reinstall flexplate bolts.
Hey Shoplife TV, I have a question. My 03 E46 transmission is working fine in reverse but struggles to move in drive and I get a little white smoke after I turn the car off none while the car is on. I know it needs to be rebuilt or replaced but I wounder if the fluid needs to be topped off just to buy me a little more time. Any thoughts would be appreciated thanks.
Wow that thing is like new underneath compared to one you would find here in scotland (because it never stops fucking raining) deffo my favourite cars though.
TheClassifiedMan its the same in Ireland but my e46 is pretty clean on the bottom. Its all about the maintenance.
Good job
Should there be a gap between the torque converter and the flex plate where they bolt together to allow for expansion? Or should it be right up to it and get its movement from the flexibility of the flex plate?
Can I ask. Is it just a straight swap over from an auto to another auto? Or does the megatronics unit need to be tuned, or removed from the older box and put into replacement box?
Haha dude this is NOT diy! You are clearly a professional, you make it look so easy!!
Haha sorry man i try my hardest to explain everything
ShopLifeTV - Sorry that’s not what I’m saying, you do do a very good job at explaining. But with the tools you have and the perfect knowledge of exactly where you need to do what and where… you seem professional.
HEY BRO LIKE ALWAYS UR VIDEOS ARE AWESOME, BUT I HAVE A QUESTION, MY 2005 325CI AUTOMATIC ,THE TRANSMISSION IS ON LIMP MODE SO DOSEN`T SHIFT PROPERLY , BUT ANYWAYS I SWAP THE TRANSMISSION FOR A USE ONE IN WORKING CONDITIONS AND I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, SO ,IS IT TRUE I HAVE TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CAUSE DOSEN`T BELONG TO THIS CAR ? AND HAVE U HEAR ABOUT (MAF SENSOR) CAUSING THIS PROBLEMS ALSO , I REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION THINKING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM BUT STILL THE SAME ,HOPE U CAN HELP THANKS IN ADVANCE, AND SORRY ABOUT MY SPELLING AND NOT VERY GOOD WRITING LOL.....
Do you have to recode for a auto to auto swap? I have a e39 btw.
I changed engin/trans in my 2005 325xi . I am having a very hard time placing the trans cooler lines ! Do they go over motor mount bracket or under ? On the front I cannot find how/where they make their way from cooler to behind power steering pump ?
How did you get to those E10 bolts at the bottom of the bell housing? I'm having a hard time getting a ratchet in there. There's no room. Should I take off the oil pan plate?
Hi ShopLife, I have a GM transmission (2004 e46, 150k 3 series) and the NSS is inside the pan, not on the side of the transmission. Do you have any idea of how to take the NSS out?
Hello, I'm changing my bmw e46 325i by a used one, I would like to know if 330 or 328 gearboxes would fit or not, and how to know the difference?!
I am trying to Take the Guibo off and stuck with a 21mm nut/bolt. It's not that rusted. I tried 1000 ft/lbs impact gun, 2 feet breaker bar and a handful of PB Blaster. Not even able to move a single nut. Finally ordered CRC 05002 Freeze-Off. Appreciate any ideas here.
I have a question regarding the torque converter i think mine is on it's way out so is there anyway i can use a torque converter from a different bmw that doesn't have the same problem that the zf ?
Make sure you get the new bolts that hold the flex plate so won’t crack never reuse them
Great video ! Thanks… question, is it the same for ZF as for GM box ? (in E46 320i) I am about to swap out a damaged ZF …. Is this identical to what you took out in your video clip ? Thanks. jT
Thanks John! The only difference will be the location of the connectors on the sides of the transmission, everything else is identical
How long did it take? Cuz I’m tryna get mine fixed and I wanna make sure I don’t get scammed for hours
@6:04 bro what the hell! Lol that’s the longest extension I ever did see! Lol
You made it look so easy.. 😅
Does the transmission coolant fluid need to be topped up after you put the new box on? Automatic transmission going back on again.
Thanks
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it looks like the headers are in the way I'm wondering if I should take them off
Hi, i have a question. My e46 was driving fine onw morning on my way to work. 8 hrs later i started the car and the traction control light was on and the (gear sign with this sigh ! Inside the gear ) and that light was on too. Amd the D sign is. Ot there. Tranny running one gear. I was told it got put in safe mode.. do you have any suggestion?
Is there anything in the cabin that you have to remove before dropping the transmission?
Can I put some other automatic transmission on E46 like the 7 speed dual clutch or something to upgrade from the old 5 speed? I mean, is that even possible?
Why you drained the oil from the gearbox? Is it necessary?
And are there clearance problems with the clutch fan and shrouds? (When you tilt the engine/trans. Down)
If you R&R a 2003 E46 Trans, will the donor transmission need programming?
Hi there I would like to know what would make a E46 325ci automatic transmission slip in 2nd gear?or just slip in general since it's a automatic tripronic
What’s up brotha,
I’m having issue with the gears when shifting into 4th, it jumps right back to 3rd a few consecutive time and goes into safe/limp mode. And then after, the car will drive and just stay at 3rd...
This is a 2005 Bentley Continental Gt but it has the bmw mechatronic type transmission. Let me know what you think please...any response will be appreciated!
Hi could you help me please. My transmission failed and found a garage who supplied me with a new gearbox. Finally got car back but battery light is on after that. Replaced the Starter motor, alternator and battery. Still no luck. Do you think the gearbox specialist left something loose or there is a dodgy connection.
You are a fantastic mechanic
Do I have to remove those 3 17s connected to the torque converter if I have the engine out the car?
Please do video show how you remove engine and gear box togather out of the car pleasede
I have a question maybe you can answer. I just finished fixing a zf5hp19 for a 2002 BMW 325ci and I have a bracket that I'm not sure where it goes. If it's on the transmission or not. I have a pic. Maybe you could help me identify it.
I want to replace the solenoids in my 2003 Z4 2.5i automatic transmission. Do I need to drop the tranny from the car or can the repair be done while car on the lift? Does valve body need to be removed completely?
Do you have to support the rear of the engine from the top?
No wonder I got stuck. There's bolts on the torque converter! @7:30
Also, he's turning the engine clockwise to expose the other bolts. He doesn't say that, but it's vital!
Should have should yourself removing the auto flywheel
i am doing an auto to auto transmission swap on a 2001 330i. is it the same process only in reverse to put the transmission back in?
Hey is the same process for a E46 325ci (M54)
Once the trans is removed, does the oil pan come off fairly easy??
I have a 2000 328ci bmw... where is the speed sensor located in the Engine control computer??? .. I am trying to find the vehicle speed signal cable to connect it to my navigation unit
Hi there, my BMW has a stuttering sound as if something goes out of balance and then rearranges in like 0 seconds, when taking turns and I was supposing it to be a transmission 3rd bushing thing, I have no idea what it is exactly. i was looking your video and i found nothing of that sort. Do you know why could it be sounding so?
Hello, what size extension will I be need to remove top bolts from gearbox ?
Hey bro, got a question, once reconnected, is the crank suppose to turn freely with belts off and flywheel torque converter tightened on? I tried to start the car, the starter just clicked, had plenty of battery. I couldn't turn the crank clock wise, to see if it turns, but it didn't. Removed the transmission, and made sure torque converter is seated back right, it wasnt, surr needed a bit more . Put it back together, it's easier to move, but still harder, very very hard to move even 1/4", took out Spark plugs to see if turns easier, but no. Is that normal?
Hi i want to swap my transmicion from my bmw 325i 05 in to a 6 speed transmicion my cuestion is whats the best option for me and how mutch is it ?
Have you ever converted and A5S390R 2WD transmission to AWD transmission?