BMW E46 M3 Clutch Replacement DIY (2001-2006 BMW M3)

►The clutch on any car is a critically important piece that can cripple a vehicle's ability to drive instantly. High-performance cars are especially susceptible to clutch wear, thanks to overzealous drivers and their high-strung nature. Replacing the clutch in your BMW E46 M3 is challenging but not impossible in a DIY setting. You'll need a large selection of tools, a good jack or two, an extra pair of hands, and plenty of patience, but we're here to show you that it can be done.

The clutch is responsible for transferring engine torque to the transmission and beyond. It's a fibrous material designed to wear slowly and allow smooth transitions from a stop and between gears. Hard launches and aggressive shifting will significantly shorten the clutch disc's life. The other components in the clutch system are the pressure plate and flywheel. They can also be damaged with the clutch disc, though many clutch kits will include one or both items. Both the SMG and manual transmission use a clutch and the same transmission. However, this video won't have the extra steps associated with the SMG transmission removal and installation.

Follow along as FCP Euro's BMW Expert, Gareth Foley, takes us through a clutch replacement on a BMW E46 M3.

00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Tools Needed
02:28 - Job Start/BMW E46 M3 Reinforcement Plate Removal
02:58 - BMW E46 M3 Exhaust Removal
04:27 - BMW E46 M3 Driveshaft Removal
06:40 - BMW E46 M3 Shift Linkage Removal
08:06 - BMW E46 M3 Transmission Removal
11:14 - BMW E46 M3 Clutch & Flywheel Removal
11:54 - BMW E46 M3 Rear Main Seal Removal
13:33 - BMW E46 M3 Rear Main Seal Swap
15:05 - BMW E46 M3 Rear Main Seal Install
17:19 - BMW E46 M3 Clutch & Flywheel Install
23:10 - BMW E46 M3 Transmission Prep
26:34 - BMW E46 M3 Transmission Install
28:55 - BMW E46 M3 Shift Linkage Install
29:39 - BMW E46 M3 Driveshaft Install
32:16 - BMW E46 M3 Exhaust Install
34:56 - BMW E46 M3 Reinforcement Plate Install
35:21 - Wrap-Up

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