Remove splash shield under transmission. Remove intermediate muffler and heat shield. Detach front (xDrive models) and rear driveshaft. Tie to side. Remove transfer case (xDrive models). Remove transmission. Remove clutch. Remove
Flywheel. Use hydraulic press and BMW special tool 21 2 051 to press transmission pilot bearing out of dual-mass flywheel. Press from engine side of flywheel. Do not drive bearing in or out using a chisel or punch. Place new pilot bearing on BMW special tool 21 2 052. Use hydraulic press to press bearing into flywheel as far as it will go. Press from clutch side of flywheel.