Throwout Bearing for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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The Throwout Bearing is one of the most vital components of the clutch mechanism, and one of its primary failure points. Turner carries OEM BMW and popular aftermarket options that will have you rowing through the gears in no time.
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Throw Out Bearing (Sachs) for Most BMWs (see list)
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Sachs - Corporate Logo
T#:371823
Part#: 21517521471
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$ 50.99 USD
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Standard Throwout Bearing. Works with stock clutch/pressure plate or HD setup. Note: When you buy a standard clutch kit from us, it includes the throw-out bearing. This part is also known by a few other part#'s, including BMW Part# 21 51 1 223 366 (21511223366), BMW Part# 21 51 2 226 729 (21512226729), and Sachs part# 3151231031.

This throw out bearing fits most BMWs including:
1975-1983  E21 3 Series  - all including 320i, 323i
1975-1989  E24 6 series  including 630csi, 633csi, 635csi & E24 M6
1982-1988  E28 5 Series  (all) including 528e, 533i, 535i & E28 M5
1984-1991  E30 3 series  (all) including 318i, 318is, 325, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is, 325ix & E30 M3
1988-1994  E32 7 Series  6 cylinder (735i, 735iL)
1989-1995  E34 5 Series  6 cylinder (525i & 535i)
1992-1999  E36 3 Series  (all) including 318i, 318is, 318ti, 325i, 325is, 323is, 328i, 328is, and E36 M3
1997-2003  E39 5 Series  6 cylinder, including 528i, 525i & 530i
1999-2005  E46 3 Series  with 5 speed, including 323i, 323Ci, 325i, 325xi, 325Ci, 328i, 328Ci, 330i, 330Ci & 330xi (**no ZHP 6 speed)
2000-2006  X5  6 cylinder / X5 3.0
1996-2002  Z3 Roadster/Coupe  including Z3 1.9, 2.3, 2.5, 2.8 and 3.0
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OEM Sachs Throwout Bearing - E39 E60 E63/E64 Z4, E46 M3
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T#:594018
Part#: SB60133
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$ 142.77

This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
03-05-2026

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Replace your worn out throwout bearing every time you replace your clutch
LUK - Corporate Logo
T#:374208
Part#: 21517521360
Ships in 1-2 days
$ 74.99

This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
05-07-2026

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Located between the clutch fork and pressure plate fingers, these bearing may become damaged over time. Always recommended to replace whenever the clutch system needs serviced.

OEM Schaeffler (INA, LuK, & FAG) is an engineering company that focuses on high-performance, precision manufacturing. With their individual brands INA, Luk, and FAG providing exceptionally high quality parts directly to BMW, as well as countless other automotive companies, their history of reliability and variety of offered parts makes Schaeffler a go-to replacement parts provider for all of us here at Turner Motorsport.

As a leading source of high performance BMW parts and accessories since 1993, we at Turner Motorsport are honored to be the go-to supplier for tens of thousands of enthusiasts the world over. With over two decades of parts, service, and racing experience under our belt, we provide only quality performance and replacement parts.  All of our performance parts are those we would (and do!) install and run on our own cars, as well as replacement parts that are Genuine BMW or from OEM manufacturers. We only offer parts we know you can trust to perform!

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Sachs Performance Throw-out Bearing - E46 E38 E53 E85
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T#:393815
Part#: 053151600512
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$ 99.00 USD
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Improved bearing from Sachs Performance that is designed for a performance oriented clutch system. Resists wear and damage from increased spring pressure and higher engagement RPM's

Sachs Performance is the racing and performance oriented selection of high quality parts from Sachs and ZF Engineering. Supplying countless brands with OE parts and offering one of the widest selection of OEM replacement parts, they are known for their exceptionally high quality products. You can purchase these performance parts with confidence, knowing they will resist heavy wear and tear for much longer than most other aftermarket options.

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LUK - Corporate Logo
T#:41965076
Part#: MC0035
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$ 124.99 USD
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This clutch release bearing sits between the clutch fork lever and pressure plate, transferring pressure from the clutch fork to the pressure plate to engage and disengage the clutch system. If your clutch is making a rattling, chirping, or grinding noise when pressing the clutch pedal, there is a good chance your throwout bearing has failed and needs to be replaced.
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