Pulling 2002 Engine

["Gerald R. Kolb" <jkolb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you are even thinking of rebuilding your front suspension while you 
are doing the engine overhaul, pull it off BEFORE pulling the engine out 
(the engine must be supported by the hoist when you loosen the motor 
mounts).  I have found that being able to drop the engine down a couple 
of inches gives much needed clearance for removing the transmission and 
allows a clean pull without bashing the cowl or radiator surround.  Much 
simpler than trying to do all this with the crossmember in place.

Note that the suspension will come off the car intact by removing the 
brake lines, the upper shock mounts, the 4 bolts that connect the 
steering shaft with the steering box, and six bolts that bolt the 
subframe to the body (plus the motor mounts).  Took me less than 1/2 
hour.  Installation was also much easier.

Jerry Kolb

2002/M3
BMWCCA/BMWACA

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