How to disconnect and remove the Differential on BMW Z3?

Disconnect the driveshaft from the input flange of the final drive and support the driveshaft with wire. Remove the constant velocity joint bolts and support the halfshafts from the body. Disconnect the speed sensors, if equipped. Support the unit and remove the front mounting bolts, then the rear mounting bolts. Lower the unit. The axle ratio is marked on the housing or cover. To install the final drive, on E30 models, install the front bolts to support, on E36 models, install the rear bolts about 10 turns to support the assembly, then start the rear bolts. On high output engines or if used for sport events install new fasteners. Tighten the bolts as follows: E30 models and M44 Z3 models to 80 ft. lbs. (110 Nm), all other E36 models: Front bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) and rear bolts to 57 ft. lbs. (77 Nm). Install the halfshafts and the driveshaft.

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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33107508262
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 BMW Z3 | Coupe(E36), Roadster 3.0L(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33101428419
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Replaces: 33-10-1-214-012, 33-10-1-428-421, 33-10-1-214-878
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 BMW Z3 | 1.9L Engine(E36), Roadster 1.9L(E36), Roadster(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33101428423
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Replaces: 33-10-1-214-880, 33-10-1-214-085, 33-10-1-428-425
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 BMW Z3 | 1.9L Engine(E36), Roadster 1.9L(E36), Roadster(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33101214933
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 BMW Z3 | 1.9L Engine(E36), Roadster 1.9L(E36), Roadster(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33101214935
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 BMW Z3 | 1.9L Engine(E36), Roadster 1.9L(E36), Roadster(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33107509249
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 BMW Z3 | Roadster 2.5L(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33107508264
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 BMW Z3 | Coupe(E36), Roadster 3.0L(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33101428439
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Replaces: 33-10-1-214-976, 33-10-1-428-259
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2000 BMW Z3 | 2.8L Engine(E36), Coupe(E36), Roadster 2.5L(E36), Roadster 2.8L(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33101428445
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Replaces: 33-10-1-428-261, 33-10-1-214-986
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2000 BMW Z3 | 2.8L Engine(E36), Coupe(E36), Roadster 2.8L(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33101428609
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 BMW Z3 | Roadster 2.5L(E36)
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BMW Z3 Differential
Part Number: 33107500856
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier, Differential Carrier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 BMW Z3 | Roadster 2.5L(E36)

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Q: How to disconnect and remove the Differential on BMW Z3?
A: Disconnect the driveshaft from the input flange of the final drive and support the driveshaft with wire. Remove the constant velocity joint bolts and support the halfshafts from the body. Disconnect the speed sensors, if equipped. Support the unit and remove the front mounting bolts, then the rear mounting bolts. Lower the unit. The axle ratio is marked on the housing or cover. To install the final drive, on E30 models, install the front bolts to support, on E36 models, install the rear bolts about 10 turns to support the assembly, then start the rear bolts. On high output engines or if used for sport events install new fasteners. Tighten the bolts as follows: E30 models and M44 Z3 models to 80 ft. lbs. (110 Nm), all other E36 models: Front bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) and rear bolts to 57 ft. lbs. (77 Nm). Install the halfshafts and the driveshaft.

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