How To Remove BMW E60 5 Series Transmission 

Seriously this is the most properly thorough explanation and visual example I've ever seen for transmission removal

Seriously one of the Best DYI HOW TO DO I've ever seen. you have helped me out a lot

It is great the level of detail you show without wasting time in useless footage. Great work.

Dude you're way more helpful than 90% of any E46 Vids on Google.

Please do more E60 videos! Possibly a maintenance or overview would be awesome, possible the 530. Thank you

I honestly really like your descriptions. They show a fundamental "know how" and also understanding of what you are doing and why. A passionate professional in my book. Keep up the good work!

People like you make a difference in this world. Seriously thank you for all the DIY's and taking your Time with all the editing. This is soo cool

Best and most complete video on how to remove the tranny. I replaced the fluid, filter, seals and both sleeves recently. The most challenging thing was getting the rear sleeve out with the exhaust bracket/cross member. I ended up welding a 10mm external socket inside a 7/8" nut to allow for enough head space to back the bolts out. I could not get the rear sleeve out of any nook or cranny with the small exhaust cross member in. Upon completion I did the alternator bracket seal and cleaned up the oils on the entire engine. The 2005 545i with 78,000 miles now does not leak!!! Okay... maybe the valve cover gaskets weep a bit but it's not leaving a mark everywhere I park it. Now to trace the electrical gremlins. So, Mr ShoplifeTV... you got this BMW dialed.

Top Marks. Beautifully Shot And Edited. Very Cleverly Explained And Presented. Thank You Very Much.

you did an amazing job in the production of this video. looking into becoming a master tech. and im kinda scared but watching this video for fun kinda boosted my confidence again. you did it so easily haha. so yeah subscribed haha

My favorite RU-vid mechanic! Excellent job. I really wish you'd do a video on replacing the Downpipes on an e60 535i. Started it, then stopped when I realized I had to drop the subframe. If you did a vid showing me how, I would have tackled it for sure. Keep making bmw vids!

Damn bro!!! that explanation remembered me teaching my grandma' how to use my phone lol. you got a subscriber here . I loved it. actually most of RU-vid's videos don't take the time to explain as you did ( maybe they think only techs will be watching their videos lol ) hope you keep it always this way and thanks for doing it on V8's since there are not much videos when I need to work on my 545i and 745i ( I don't like 6 cylinder cars ) .

Amazing video. At least owners know what the problems are with their transmission. You are doing a great video! Thanks

It's a good idea to keep track of the bolts when unbolting the transmission. I've never taken a transmission out of a BMW, but I used to work for Audi and many of the bolts were different lengths.

You are the best! Very comprehensive and easy to follow. Thanks for the great Job!

I seen a comment that this is one of the best videos out there ,I WOULD SAY IT IS BY FAR THE BEST VIDEO EVER MADE. Good job brother 👏

great job bro! keep the 550 stuff coming.

Best video I've seen. Great detail

Dude your awesome! Keep up the good work. Can't wait to watch more of your vids!

Amazing instructions! I am changing my transmission tomorrow morning. All dependent on this video...... follow up on how it goes after I’m done. I tried to contact him but no response on some questions but here I go anyway!

Dude great video it’s hard to find a lot of videos out there on the E60s so thanks a lot!!!

Great skills at teaching with detail.. your camera shots were clear " Shout out to your camera girl or guy" and you spoke calmly and clear. Times passed but your teaching keeps on giving.. Stay Excited and bring your set skills.. 2018

One of my top BMW DYI Guy's... Great Presentation, This will be a lot of work from jack stands but I feel confident now. Cheers!

I'm in the trade myself, but that was a decent video to show people how to do it. Well done sir

best how to video on you tube hands down

Great video and detailed explanation. Simple clear information with good camera work and audio.

Every Professional Job and comprehensive explanation ! Well done !👍👍

Thank you for your great videos! Detailed and to the point!

U r very nice & helping person Glad to c u have so much knowledge about cars in this age Masha-ALLAH

Make sure to get only BMW original trans filter kit (comes with gasket and replacement bolts). Very important to avoid shifting/ error issues in the future. Also Rear main seal should be done at the same time. Great video.

I know who videos to watch for my diy! This is awesome! Id like to request a video on replacing the mechatronics solenoids please! Thank you

Thank you for making this video with fine detail and explaining as you doing it, your video help me understand because I am going to replace the rear main seal on my 2014 X6 N64, Please keep making the video, you are awesome 👍

Very good video. You take the time to explain every detail. You shouldn't be a tech at a BMW dealership, rather you should be teaching BMW technicians.

BRAVO!!! This is, hands down, the cleanest DIY vid I've seen. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Yes, it is much easier said than done, but even just narrating the process is a major task. Thank you for being so thorough, and not filling your video with umms and uhhhs. That's a nice looking 550 BTW. Cool finish. It'd look nice on my X5!

good video . I learnt a lot . Thanx and keep up the good work!

Awsum work . Great comments explaining how and why . You make it look easy . Cheers

best bmw diy video ever ! thanks

F Great. I wouldn't even try the job but this video makes me feel like it is doable. Great channel.

Great video. Very detailed, clean and informative.

Very informative, excellent video. Thank you for taking the time.

Keep it up man! You're a boss!

I am very glad you have made this instructional video, very helpful TY :)

Great example on fixing stuff!

Solid job my friend, very ballsy!

you know your stuff bro...great DIY video

Great Vid! Not sure if I would be brave enough to to it, but at least now I have a how to video that clearly shows how it is done

Really pro vid here, Thanks. Subscribed. Cute Camerawoman too :D.

Hi. Jace ,I had a 1602 in the early 80s not much plastic then a great car had a lot of fun in the uk. Now in Brisbane Australia .keep up the good work enjoy watching your videos .have fun .joe

VERY NICE VIDEO! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

bro u are my new hero lol great job

This really helped, my friend took his 2007 bmw 550i to a bmw mechanic and he swapped out a part he thought was the problem, and then apparently that didn’t clear the problem. Eventually the mechanic needed to pull the transmission take it apart and he said the transmission no good and needs to be rebuilt or a new one. End of story the mechanic charged about $640 for new transmission part about $13, $400 in labor and the rest in new transmission fluid

Mate thank you. GOD BLESS YOU MAN..

good man please continue

nice video man thanks for your time and video!!!!!

You are amazing bro! Thanks a lot!

Great video informative as usual

Professional Work Great job

Please make a video on how to replace the front transmission seal on a BMW 745li. Great video!!!

You amazing and thank you so much for all that details ...

Hells yea!!! Like #420. Love the video. Don't need to do my transmission but watched anyways. 👍🏻👍🏻

really good video jason

Grateful I recomme d this video !! Masterly teachin is my friend.

Great video. Will help me no end this coming weekend! :)

great video, excellent job, very informative, thank you very much.

You are awesome , thanks for making the video

Respect man good woooork!!

thanks for the video helped me a lot so i could do the same to my bmw 535d. now i need you to make a video to change the complete clutch kit and torque converter. thanks and i'm waiting for the next one.

Thanks for the video bro

Sayar your vids are awesome!

veeery Nice, thanks for this tutorial

I don't care what Kevin Durant says you are the real MVP! 👏👏👏👏

Great stuff! Thanks man!!!

Very good work well explained . I have question to ask I was changing my transmission cooler lines on 2008 BMW 750 li I purchased the cooler lines at dealer and transmission fluid 10 liters as well it all cost $ 1,575. but i did the installation my self it took full one day there are no leaks, everything is working fine but the car won't reverse. I scanned it for trouble codes it has P1806 P1736 reverse gear in correct ratio. what should I do now The car has 145,000 kilometers need your help Thanks

Awesome video. Thank you.

Dose the new trans require any coding? If you put a used trans in dose it have to be coded for that car?

Excellent video

Brilliant sir you are a one man army

***Awesome video; keep up the good work dude***

Awesome video

Great video...thanks for sharing.

Excelent video thanks for show us

Hello! Does the torque converter use the same oil that you put in the transmission? I'm thinking of trying shudder fix oil before I get a new torque converter. Thanks great video!

Dang !! that was one of the best ! i did a 750 t hat i had to pull out 3 times troubleshooting 😂🥵 but i fixing some ones unfinished work man i need a shop lift !

Like a BOSS.

see your work very easy i like it

so great work like it

I really enjoyed this video, but I have a simple and very important comment. If you want to avoid rapid transmission failure, follow the instructions provided by ZF when you are filling the transmission with oil. It is available online and a printed copy is attached to the oil pan you bought (at least to original ZF parts). Even flow charts are provided to make everything clear. The details are crucially important and can slightly be different for various versions of the transmission. It can even be different for the same transmission (say 6HP26) depending on the make and model of the car so pay attention to all details of the documents provided. The procedure is somewhat more complicated than explained in the video but the details are very-very-very important. Typically, you should rev up the engine and select specific gears to make sure the converter and various parts of the hydraulic system is also filled up with fluid. The complete procedure is something like the following. First fill up the transmission while engine is off, then start engine, continue filling until full and fluid is coming back, then rev up the engine and select prescribed gears for 5-10-20s while continue filling, then keep idling and continue-continue-continue filling until fluid is peeing back. During the whole procedure use a diagnostic tool to monitor trans fluid temperature and make sure the temperature is within the prescribed interval (usually 30-50C). Then close filling hole and do not open if not necessary. If you open it with engine off, fluid will bleed out and you need to start again from the beginning. Again, the importance of meticulously following the instructions can not be overemphasised. If you don't, the tranny will run lean of oil and will die premature death.

Thanks for posting

Great job

awesome . amazing what one person can do

im about to change clutch on my E63, i assume it is more or less the same thing as on a e60? Its a 630 with the N52 engine and not the V8.

Need to replace the transmission on my e46 after light came on according to the shop. trying to figure out if it's better to rebuild or replace?

Hello after removing the gear box do we have to reset the new gear box Or just install it and run the car

thanks for the posted keep coming. I got a stupid question 03 x5 3.0...the front differential took a went. The suv right now won't go forward or reverse. I can feel the front differential is holding it..I can't get the nuts on the drive shaft out...can I cut off the front driveshaft so I can move the car..since the front differential ain't good. Do I need to look at other things in the car that could have went bad cuz of this issue

that a big job your very fond of this job that im willing to let you work on my bmw

This removal process just reminded me the replacement of the evaporator, the whole dashboard needed to be removed.

Amazing work! Just wow! I was wondering if you could please help me with a problem I'm having. I have a 2004 bmw 545i with smg transmission and I have no codes coming up 93k miles but I'm having jerking shifts like really bad gears 1-3 in auto and manual. What could be going on? Please any input would be appreciated. Thanks

Hey Jason, I have a question: I just got the exhaust and pipes of an M3 for free and I was wondering how much would it be to install them on my 325i sedan here in CA. Thanks in advance 👋

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i did this on an e39 530i on a jack and jack stands, it was a 5 day job, probably the hardest i ever did