How to replace Motor and transmission mount

[Xmen5]

I just got a e53, with a 110k mile on it. It's probably overkill, but I would like to change the motor mounts and transmission mounts..

Can anyone help me find good DIY directions. I'm unable to find anything.

Sorry If I forgot to mention, I have a 2001 X5, 3.0L v6, automatic transmission.

[Riggodeaux]

Xmen5, I can't help you on this, but you should identify your year, engine and tranny for specific help. For example, I expect my manual transmission 2006 3.0L's mounts are quite different than those for an auto tranny V-8. Good luck with your search!

[Joshdub]

The transmission is actually supported by a single mount for the transfercase. It's a little involved to replace. You need to remove the transfercase cross member which will require you to disconnect the front half of the exhaust. From there you can use a special bushing press (you can rent this online from tool places that rent out specific bmw tools) out the old and in the new.

[Xmen5]

Do you know of any step by step post or video?

[squidzilla]

Hmmm. If you have to remove the font drive shaft, I wonder if it makes sense to also repack it with grease to delay the inevitable transfer case spline weakness.

[Joshdub]

Any trasfercase diy will get you half way there.

You do not need to remove the front driveshaft to replace the tcase bushing.

[trentcdrums]

TRANSMISSION SUSPENSION (AUTO.)
22 32 001 REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
Special Tools Required:
 22 1 011
 22 1 012
 22 1 013
NOTE: For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .
NOTE: For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .
2002 BMW X5 30i
2001-2003 ENGINE Engine & Transmission Mounts - Repair Instructions - X5 (3.0i) M54
 22 1 016
 33 3 144
Remove cross-member for transmission mounting, refer to 22 32 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR
TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .
Position special tool 22 1 016 on opening (2) and twist in screw (3) hand-tight against housing.
Pull out rubber mount with special tools 22 1 011/33 3 144 and nut (1).
Nut (1) = nut M12x1.5 of rubber mount screw M12x1.5x220.
Fig. 1: Removing Rubber Mount With Special Tools
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Installation:
2002 BMW X5 30i
2001-2003 ENGINE Engine & Transmission Mounts - Repair Instructions - X5 (3.0i) M54
Arrow on rubber mount must point to arrow on housing.
Coat housing bore and rubber mount with Circolight.
Fig. 2: Identifying Arrow Mark On Housing And Rubber Mount
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Insert special tool 22 1 012 with pin into openings in rubber mount.
2002 BMW X5 30i
2001-2003 ENGINE Engine & Transmission Mounts - Repair Instructions - X5 (3.0i) M54
Fig. 3: Inserting Special Tool With Pin Into Openings In Rubber Mount
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Pull in rubber mount with special tools 22 1 012/22 1 012/22 1 013 and 33 3 144.
From rubber mount screw M12x1.5x220, use nut (1) M12x1.5.
2002 BMW X5 30i
2001-2003 ENGINE Engine & Transmission Mounts - Repair Instructions - X5 (3.0i) M54
Fig. 4: Removing Rubber Mount With Special Tools
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
22 32 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
Remove exhaust system. Refer to 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST
SYSTEM (M62, M54) .
Remove heat shield at front left and right.
Support transmission with hydraulic lifter.
Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Unscrew left and right bolts.
Remove cross-member.
2002 BMW X5 30i
2001-2003 ENGINE Engine & Transmission Mounts - Repair Instructions - X5 (3.0i) M54
Fig. 5: Removing Transmission Mounting Cross-Member
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.