Swap from automatic to ZF 5-speed manual gearbox
Parts list to convert an automatic E36 to the ZF 5-speed manual gearbox.
Diagram on RealOEM:23_1267 MANUAL TRANSMISSION S5D...Z (opens in a new tab)
Parts 7
| # | Description | BMW part number | Qty | Type | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW Manual Trans Five Speed Gearbox ZF S5D 320Z | 2323 00 1 434 485 | 1 | Required | Swap-specific: not the same on every inline-six E36. The same internals (S5D 320Z) also come under four-letter suffixes (THMW, THCH, THMU, etc.); those are administrative codes only. | View on RealOEM |
| 2 | BMW Manual Trans Shift Lever Carrier | 2525 11 1 221 864 | 1 | Required | Swap-specific: not the same on every inline-six E36. | View on RealOEM |
| 3 | BMW Manual Trans Selector Rod | 2525 11 1 222 738 | 1 | Required | Swap-specific: not the same on every inline-six E36. | View on RealOEM |
| 4 | BMW Drive Shaft Assy Five Speed Gearbox (L=1492Mm) | 2626 11 1 227 283 | 1 | Required | Swap-specific: not the same on every inline-six E36. | View on RealOEM |
| 5 | BMW Dual Mass Flywheel | 2121 21 1 223 599 | 1 | Required | Swap-specific: not the same on every inline-six E36. | View on RealOEM |
| 6 | BMW Clutch Kit | 2121 21 1 223 602 | 1 | Required | Swap-specific: not the same on every inline-six E36. | View on RealOEM |
| 7 | BMW Transmission Crossmember | 2323 70 1 136 498 | 1 | Required | Easier to find because it is shared with the Getrag gearbox. | View on RealOEM |
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