i have a 525i 2.5 5speed im changing my clutch

No experience with a BMWer,but with most cars you just unbolt the rear U joint,drop it from the rear end, and pull the driveshaft from the trnasmission.The rear end shouldn't be involved.

Nope. Leave the diff in.

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