Support plate — a genuine BMW part, number 23 11 1 228 330. The number stamped on the part is 23111228330; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1228330. You will find it on our Transmission shelf, under Housing with cover.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i and 325i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions. It also fits the E46 sedan, coupe and touring (316i, 1999–2004), with the M43, N40, N42, N45 or N46 engines.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them S5D...G inner gear shifting parts (23_0128) and S5D...G inner gear shifting parts (23_1172). It weighs about 108 g (0.2 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
