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Originally Posted by crystalworks
Suspend the motor and drop the subframe. I can't imagine even BMW making it impossible to do the upper pan with the engine in the car. I know the E60 M5 guys do it this way. But they don't have AWD equipment to contend with either.
That said, it might just be "easier" to pull the engine...
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That should work too. The axles would need to come out still before the subframe was dropped, and the diff would need to come off too. But that would be much easier with the axles out and subframe clear. There would be some work needed too with the steering as the rack is bolted to the subframe but the pump is on the motor. Great opportunity to refresh those crush washers, banjo bolts and double joint.
I’ve never done rod bearings. Any issues with doing them on a motor hanging above you, rather than upside down on a stand? Gravity won’t be your friend.