How to replace the clutch on manual BMW E46 318i (N42B18)?
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2024 11:41 am
How to replace the clutch on manual BMW E46 318i (N42B18)?
Tools needed:
Tools needed:
- Transmission jack
- Clutch alignment tool
- Torque wrench
- Various sockets and wrenches
- Remove gearbox (requires lowering subframe)
- Remove old clutch and flywheel
- Inspect and resurface or replace flywheel
- Install new clutch kit (pressure plate, clutch disc, release bearing)
- Reinstall gearbox
- Bleed clutch hydraulic system
- LuK RepSet clutch kit (part number: 624 3268 09)
- Sachs clutch kit (part number: 3000 951 097)