Member
N54 XI Removal Questions
I have a 2008 335xi that I will be removing the engine soon. anyone have leads on a link or video on how to deal with the transfer case/axles? If there is a way to do it with just disconnecting the axles and subframe that would be heaven. Im sure it isn't that easy lol. Id love to get in touch with anyone who has done it. Heard it is a pain so any information is greatly appreciated!
Jbird
Well you could drop every thing out the bottom but if the engine is being replaced you would till need to pull the axles, the front driveshaft should be no problem the transfercase stays with transmission. You can separate the trans from the engine.
Member
How are you planning on removing the engine? From the top with a cherry picker? Or dropping everything out the bottom?
ASE and BMW Master Certified Technician
Member
you can unbolt the struts enough to slide the axles out. then you can remove it out the top or bottom. If you have a lift bottom is 100x easier. Leave trans attached too.
I dont recommend leaving the struts and axles attached when you drop it out the bottom, it just makes it super difficult to get a part afterwards, and you risk damaging fenders as the struts fall away.
Current:
- 09 335i MSport, FBO.
- 98 Euro M3, Estoril Blue
- 04 M3, Carbon Black, 6 Speed Coupe
- 06 M5, Black on Black, Full Leather.
- 73 3.0CS, Tagia Green, 5 speed M30b35 converted
Ex's: 1984 325e, 1988 325IX, 1992 525I, 1995 540i/6, 2002 330i, 2005 330xi, 1992 850i, 2003 330i #1, 2003 330i #2, 2002 330ci, 2004 330ci, 2007 328CI, 2007 335i, 2001 M3, 2006 M5 6 speed
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks