Do You Need To Replace The Detents In Your ZF 5-Speed?
The ZF 5-speed is widely regarded by BMW enthusiasts as a stout, capable, and reliable transmission perfect for swapping into a variety of different chassis. It is, however, plagued with detent issues that tend to appear on higher-mileage units.
This full-service kit aims to remedy the issue, keeping your ZF reliable for many years to come!
Together, these components will result in a transmission that shifts smoothly and is free of centering defects. Installation is fairly simple provided the transmission is removed from the vehicle, with many write-ups and DIY guides available online. This kit includes a set of drift/punch tools that are required for installation.
How do I know if my ZF 5-speed transmission needs new detents?
Shifter leans towards the 5th gear position while in neutral
Resistance when shifting between gears
Intermittent sticking in gear, specifically between 1st and 2nd
Everything you need to replace the detents in your ZF
BMW
E34 525 / 530 M50 2.5L / M60 3.0L
E36 328i M52 2.8L
E36 M3 S50 3.0L / S52 3.2L
E39 525i M54 2.5L / 528i M52 2.8L / 530i M54 3.0L
E46 325xi M54 2.5L
E46 328i / 328Ci M52 2.8L
E46 330i / 330Ci / 330xi M54 3.0L
Z3 2.8 M52 2.8L / 3.0i M54 3.0L
Z3 M S52 3.2L / S54 3.2L
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Ships on Aug 10, 2026
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For vehicles with a 5-Speed Transmission (Production date up to 03/2003)
