Just a tip I found. Instead of the slide hammer, I used an angled pick and it slide right out. Using this guide I did mine in an hour for all 5 pins. Thanks for the videos!

Keep em coming! I'm about to start a manual swap on my 330Ci and I'm sure I'm going to be referring to this series throughout.

Thanks for the video - came in handy for a moment of last-minute panic when I was afraid I'd mixed up the pins for 5th and reverse. Appreciate the clear directions, cheers!

Just did this yesterday in the ZF I have for my e36 manual swap. Also changed the foam bushing in the shifter linkage (Available from Racing German). My old one was just dirty powder.. Boy was it not fun getting those bushings out of 1st and reverse!. The reverse stated going further into the hole - PANIC MODE ON!!! - luckily I was able to use the bearing puller to get hold of it and pull it out. To put the caps on I followed the method on FCP's video - Was very easy. Pushed the caps on as far as possible with the tool - then placed the circlip in to the hole but not seated then gave it a big hit with the tool - seated perfectly first time. Also replaced by shift seal, output shaft seal, and changed the shift fork pivot from plastic to a metal at the same time. Did a bench test with the linkage abd gear leaver connected before and after swaps - boy what a difference - really hard to get into gear before - smoth as silk after. Other good videos I found were from "Racing German" and fcp euro.

you’re an awesome mechanic, from when i had my e46 to now my manual e36 you never stop making vids people need. much love!

The new pins are correct. There was a revision on the 5th gear pin, ergo the curved bevel and smaller hole.

Love your videos keep em coming! Wish I seen this 2 weeks ago when I had my trans out....my 5th bushing needs replacing but I had no idea it was this easy!

Jason, you're mad, man. Keep it up

I just replaced my selector rod joint brushing replaced hoping to fix my gear lever not returning to neutral and so hard going to gear 5, but it didn’t fix the problem, I will need this done, but this is next level for a diy! Thanks for showing us though! Amazing knowledge you have! Wish someone knew what they are doing where i am

Great explained!Good video!

In my case the problem was only with cold oil. After the Oil warmed up, it worked. At every traffic light i hit the shifter often to the right, and after doing that some days, it now works at all temperatures. So you should try that before taking everything apart.

I wish the bolts here in the uk came out like the sunny Cali cars!! Had 2 shear off today taking my transmission out!

Thanks For your awsome video IT helped me a lot 👍👍

Working on one right now. Low mileage vehicle. Both pins are the same. I'm going to guess that's right since you, myself and a couple other videos show it the the same pins.

I have a 2001 325i e46 and its difficult getting into 5th gear. I wonder if the bushing/pin needs changing and if its the older gatrag gearbox? Where can I get the pins for it? Thanksss great vids

Thanks for the video and congratulations. I have a problem with may BMW e36 Getrag. It is hard to enter first gear. That means most of the times after shifting the first gear, when I release the clutch, I hear a grinding noise and pressure on the gear shift. But when I shift the gear quickly and thoroughly it works very nicely. Can you please help me to solve this.

Hi, I have the pins also changed for reverse gear and 5 gear and now when I put in reverse gear I have this again (lock) no longer and I lightly put in the reverse. can it be something on the Shift (Bushing)? (google translate from german)

Thanks for great video! I am following how your manual swap is going. There is also different way to fix this, maybe not so recommended. Car has been fine 4 years after fix. Caps off, pistons off and little bit wet/dry sandpaper for slide bearings. Check that pistons are moving easy. Little bit of grease, and caps back with gasket sealant glue. Why we did it like this? Because it was really difficult get those special tools to remove old slide bearings from gearbox.

Will this kit also work with the xi 5 spd? is seems like the same base 5sp transmission is used and the "xi" transfer case is added on. Thanks

The caps get brittle after a while..my caps leaked oiled..worth replacing.

Hi 50skid, I am looking to complete this job in the next month and wished to start collecting tools. I see the last link for the Harbor Freight 14 piece slide hammer set is no longer available, ebay has fallen short as well. Is there another recommended set or a separate adapter for sale to use for the wood screw? Thank you for your assistance

Would you be willing to rent out the tools to insert the bushings?

how many miles in the transmission?

That is the exact name of the expanding tool for pulling the pins(attaches to the slide hammer)

Anyone knows which SMG pins for E63 pins 6 speed gearbox GS6S53BZ. ??

Wondering if this repair will fix my transmission. I can drive around town - 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears - no issues. Then I pop unto the freeway and use 5th gear - after that it will shift from 2nd to 5th and not 3rd. I usually have to fiddle around to find 3rd gear (I can find it easily because I'm used to it). It's like the pin is stuck, but after awhile it's back in place because I can feel a little pressure to push it into 5th gear again. If this repair will fix that issue, I will plan to drop the transmission out this spring and go at it. Thanks for any input. I love your videos - lots of knowledge there. Keep it up.

I wonder if that transmission is same as one that goes into Z3 M with S52 motor. My transmission has this symptom which gets hard to go in gear when transmission is hot. especially 1st 2nd and Reverse. I always suspected the shift pin get stuck. Once again your video will start my next diy. Thanks man

Hi Jason, Great Video as usual , but you just rebuild your auto trans what led to the swap? Curious, also will you be selling the the one you took out?

so my ZF 5mt is stuck in gear, would this be an issue ? Shift pin being stuck or out of place ??

Parts list

anybody got the 5th gear pin part number?

Hey 50's Kid, Is the older e46 Getrag and newer ZF a direct swap? Regarding shift pin repair part numbers: Are do both above trannys take same parts? Cheers!

Damn, I can't find a video where the bushings don't fold super easily. My bushing is just crumbling and wont fold so I can't grab it out. Some of these shavings are creeping into the trans itself too. I've been at it for a few hours with no progress.

is the repair same for when the gear lever is tilted towards 5th gear not like between 3rd and 4th when in neutral? I have 528i with 5spd manual box and the gear lever is not where it's supposed to be in neutral position, also 3rd gear seems like it's not in a right place, more like slightly moved towards 5th

Where to find shift pin bushings for 6 speed gearbox?

Do e46 m3 use this pins

Why are you swapping to manual ?

Hello and thank you for your video I do not understand why the 6th pin The one next to the two large pins that you replaced is not replaced also oem reference 23311224823 Did you no what? The pine is sold on the web alone without the socket...

Whys your nose so shiny.