Ball bearing — a genuine BMW part, number 24 13 1 219 345. The number stamped on the part is 24131219345; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1219345. You will find it on our Transmission shelf, under Gearbox emergency release.
It fits every E36 body style (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M50, M52, S50 or S52 engines — and the European-market versions. It also fits every E46 body style (320i, 323i and 325i, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 5 diagrams, among them A5s310z Output (24_0654) and A5S325Z Output (24_0890). It weighs about 580 g (1.3 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.