BMW e46 gear shifter rebuild the hard way, without removing the driveshaft | Disappointing finale

[@tritonal8829]

Hey bud (and those who are watching this to do it yourself) - DO NOT MUSCLE OUT THE REAR BUSHING. See those little gaps/tabs on either side of the frame that holds the bushing in? Stick a small enough screwdriver in there, and pry horizontally on the bushing - there's two little tabs from the frame on either side of that gap that hold the bushing in. Do it to the other side and the bushing just pops out. Easy easy easy. I've been following this vid as I'm currently midway through this and encountered this revelation. GL to all who are doing it!

[@alexderkach_]

The only question I have is, how on earth have you been able to stick any screwdriver in there? I literally tried every screwdriver in my toolbox, in every position and variation possible... and I always had the issue of the driveshaft getting in the way.

[@nvz1209]

Have been searching for this video since forever for a 320d haha thks!

[@NorCAL_Stacker]

5 Speed lean... The transmission has detents that need replacing on the 5 speed.

[@MaggotCZ]

do you think its similar for the M54 engine + 5 speed manual version ?

[@alexderkach_]

From the similarities I've seen between my car (a basic diesel model) and the e46 M3 manual (top of the line gas/petrol model) - I'd say yes. But to be a 100% sure, it's always best to take a look under the car.

[@roborovsky6950]

It's not about the gearbox itself. Go for a short shifter kit, or a urethane bushing kit if you want the more precise feeling.

[@alexderkach_]

Did some more research into this and I think the next step will be to change the gearbox oil. Apparently the 5th gear detent got stuck, so maybe it can go back into place once some brand new hot oil circulates through there. If not, I’ll leave it as it is.

[@TheEPROM9]

On the up side you did fix something that needed fixing.

[@Саша-ж7ъ7ч]

What is the mileage of your BMW?

[@alexderkach_]

501400 km

[@Саша-ж7ъ7ч]

@@alexderkach_ What motor?

[@alexderkach_]

M47D20, 2.0L, 150hp, 5-speed

[@mikhailsveshnikov3]

​​​@@alexderkach_500kkm..Not bad... Did you inspect timing chains and sprockets? In my case sprockets were worn out as much as their theeth got a tiger claw shape. And some of them were broken off even. This was on 305kkm. The mileage is original.

[@alexderkach_]

No, didn't inspect any of that. In my case, simply because it's not worth it. At this point, if the car decides to let go I'll simply accept it. Why? 1) I paid 750€ for it 6 years ago and 2) because it's getting increasingly more and more difficult to own this car due to environmental restrictions.