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2
.
Remove
fuel
tank
filler
cap
.
3
.
Remove
rearseat
cushion
and
pull
back
insulation
mats
to
expose
fuel
tank
access
covers
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
uui3140
Fig
.
2
.
Right
side
fuel
tank
access
cover
under
rear
seat
cushion
.
4
.
Remove
right
and
left
access
covers
to
expose
fuel
hoses
and
electrical
connections
at
tank
.
5
.
Label
fuel
hoses
.
Then
disconnect
hoses
and
harness
connectors
from
fuel
sending
units
and
fuel
pump
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
FUELTANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
160-
3
NOTE-
"
If
necessary,
push
fuel
level
sender
arm
toward
fuel
pump
assembly
to
facilitate
removal
.
"
BMW
special
tool
no
.
16
1
020
should
beused
tore-
move
and
install
the
threaded
collar
.
Damage
to
thecollar
may
result
if
the
special
tool
is
not
used
.
"
Pump
out
contents
of
each
tanklobe
using
approved
pumpinglextraction
equipment
and
flexible
fuel-grade
hose
.
WARNING
-
Fuel
may
be
spilled
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
.
7
.
Installation
of
sending
units
is
reverse
of
removal,
not-
ing
the
following
:
"
Use
new
sealing
rings
when
installing
pump/sending
unit
assemblies
.
"
Be
sure
that
fuel
line
connections
point
in
same
direc-tion
as
they
carne
out
.
"
Fill
tank
and
check
for
leaks
by
running
engine
.
CA
UTION-
Before
starting
the
engine,
fill
the
fuel
tank
with
at
least
1.5
gallons
(5liters)
of
fuel
.
The
pump
will
be
damaged
if
you
run
it
without
fuel
.
Fuel
tank,
removing
and
installing
1.
Disconnect
negative
(-)cablefrom
battery
:
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
viii
.
2
.
Remove
fuel
tank
filler
capand
drain
tank
as
described
earlier
.
3
.
Working
in
left
access
tank
access
hole
(under
rear
seat
cushion),
remove
vent
pipe
fromtank
.
4
.
Working
inside
car,
disconnectparking
brake
cable
ends
from
parking
brake
lever
.
See
340
Brakes
.
5
.
Working
underneath
car,
gently
pry
fuel
lines
away
from
retaining
bracket
in
front
of
tank
.
Remove
clamps
and
disconnect
fuel
hoses
as
shown
in
Fig
.
4
.
6
.
Remove
exhaust
system
and
heat
shield
as
described
ooisiai
in
180
Exhaust
System
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
Fig
.
3
.
Fuel
pump/fuel
level
sender
assembly
in
top
offuel
tank
(right
side
shown)
.
Disconnect
supply
hose
(A),
return
hose
(B)
and
7
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.
harness
connector
(C)
.
8
.
Pull
parking
brake
cables
backward
away
from
bottom
of
6
.
Unscrew
threaded
collars
from
fuel
tank
.
Slowly
with-
fuel
tank,
disengaging
them
from
brackets
as
needed
.
draw
fuel
sender
assemblies
from
tank,allowing
fuel
to
drain
off
.
FUEL
TANKAND
LINES
Page 198 of 759
170-
4
RADIATOR
AND
COOLING
SYSTEM
A
quick
testat
the
coolant
temperature
gauge
sender
can
The
auxiliary
cooling
fan
comes
on
when
coolant
tempera
determine
if
the
gauge
is
functioning
correctly
.
ture
exceeds
a
predetermined
leve¡
or
whenever
the
air
condi-
tioning
is
on
.
A
dual-range
temperature
switch
for
cooling
fan
lf
the
gauge
needie
remains
at
the
rest
position
with
theen-
control
is
mounted
on
the
right
side
of
the
radiator
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
gine
warm,
remove
the
harness
connector
from
the
sender
and
jumper
the
correct
terminals
in
the
connector
to
simulate
a
high
engine
temperature
.
See
Table
a
.
Turn
the
ignition
on
.
If
the
gauge
needle
moves
upward,
the
sender
is
faulty
.
If
the
gauge
does
not
respond,
the
wiring
to
the
gauge
is
broken
(open
circuit)
or
the
gauge
itselfis
faulty
.
WARNING
-
1996
and
laten
models
are
OBD
11
compliant
.
Dis-
connecting
electrical
connectors
wíth
the
ignition
turned
on
may
set
fault
codes
in
the
ECM
.
It
is
rec-
ommended
that
you
leave
the
diagnosis
of
faults
in
the
coolant
temperature
sensorsystem
to
the
BMW
dealer
service
department
which
has
specialized
OBD
11
scan
tool
equipment
.
If
the
gauge
needle
reads
too
high
when
the
engine
is
cold,
remove
the
harness
connector
from
the
sender
.
Turn
the
igni-
tion
on
.
lf
the
gauge
needle
position
does
not
change,
the
wir-
ing
or
the
gauge
is
shorted
to
ground
.
If
the
gauge
needle
drops,
the
sender
is
faulty
and
should
be
replaced
.
When
re-
placing
a
faulty
coolant
temperature
sender,
the
gasket
ring
on
the
sender
should
also
be
replaced
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Temperature
gauge
sender
to
engine
18
Nm
(13
ft-Ib)
Cooling
fan,
testing
NOTE-
OnM44
engines
with
manual
transmission,
the
primary
electric
cooling
fan
is
mounted
on
the
engine
side
of
the
radiator
and
is
controlled
by
the
engine
control
module
(ECM)
.
Troubleshooting
thiscircuit
should
be
left
to
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
with
the
proper
diagnostic
equipment
An
otherwise
sound
cooling
system
may
still
overheat,
par-
ticularly
with
prolonged
idling,
due
to
a
failure
of
the
coolíng
fan(s)
.
The
belt-driven
cooling
fan
is
controlled
by
a
temperature
dependent
viscous
clutch
.
A
failed
fan
clutch
may
affect
air
flow
through
the
radiator
resulting
in
overheating
orpossibly
overcooling
.
Speed
Low
sp
High
s
With
the
engine
off,
check
thefan
clutch
by
spinning
thefan
.
eed
The
fan
should
spin
on
the
clutch
with
some
resistance
.
peed
Check
for
signs
of
leaking
fluid
from
the
clutch
.
If
thefan
free-
wheels
with
no
resistance,
cannot
be
tu
rned
by
hand,
or
there
are
signs
of
oil
leakage,
the
clutch
should
be
replaced
.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Fig
.
3
.
Radiatorcooling
fan
temperature
switch
(arrow)
.
WARNING
-
"
Use
caution
when
testing
the
electric
cooling
fan(s)
and
coolant
temperature
switch
.
Keep
hands
and
wires
clear
of
thefan
blades
.
The
cool-
ing
fan(s)
can
run
any
time
the
ignition
is
ON
.
"
For
greatest
safety,
coolíng
fan
and
coolant
tem-perature
switch
tests
shouldbe
performed
on
acoldengine
with
the
air
conditioning
off
.
Table
b
.
Auxiliary
Cooling
Fan
Switching
Temperatures
Switching
temperature
196°F(91°C)
210°F(99°C)
0012506
If
a
faulty
thermostat,
trapped
air,
or
a
restriction
in
the
sys-
tem
is
not
allowing
the
coolant
to
circulate
through
the
radia-
tor,
the
temperature
switch
will
not
close
and
the
auxiliary
cooling
fan
will
not
run
.
Before
making
the
tests
described
be-
low,
make
sure
the
thermostat
is
operating
correctly
as
de-
scribed
earlier
.
The
normal
switching
temperatures
for
the
dual
-speed
switch
are
listed
in
Table
b
.
Page 216 of 759
210-2
CLUTCH
Clutch
hydraulic
system,
bleeding
and
flushing
If
the
clutch/brake
fluid
is
murky
or
muddy,
or
has
not
been
changed
within
the
last
two
years,
the
system
should
be
flushed
.
Flushing
the
old
fluid
from
the
clutch
lines
is
done
us-
ing
a
brake
system
pressure
bleeder
.
1
.
Remove
brake
fluíd
reservoir
cap
.
Usinga
clean
sy-
ringe,
remove
brake
fluid
from
reservoir
.
Refill
reservoir
with
clean
fluid
.
2
.
Attach
pressure
brake
bleeder
to
fluid
reservoír
.
CA
UTION-
Do
not
exceed
2
bar
(29
psi)
pressure
at
the
fluid
reservoir
when
bleeding
or
flushing
the
hydraulic
system
.
3
.
Connect
a
length
of
hose
from
clutch
slave
cylinder
bleeder
valve
lo
a
container
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
0012003
Fig
.
2
.
Clutch
slave
cylinder
bleeder
valve
on
left
side
of
transmission
(arrow)
.
4
.
Open
bleeder
valve
and
allow
brake
fluid
to
expel
until
clean
fluid
comes
out
free
of
air
bubbles
.
5
.
Close
bleeder
valve
and
disconnect
pressure
bleeding
equipment
from
fluid
reservoir
.
Hose
on
bleeder
valve
remainsconnected
.
6
.
Slowly
operate
clutch
pedal
about10
times
.
Fill
reser-
voir
with
clean
fluid
asnecessary
.
7
.
Unbolt
slavecylinder
from
transmission
.
8
.
Position
slave
cylinder
so
that
bleeder
valve
is
facing
up
(highest
point)
.
CLUTCH
HYDRAULICS
9
.
Open
bleeder
valve
and
slowly
push
slave
cylinder
pushrod
al¡
the
way
in
.
Close
bleeder
valve
and
slowly
release
pushrod
.
Repeat
procedure
until
fluid
runs
out
clear
and
without
bubbles
.
10
.
Disconnect
bleeder
hose
.
Instan
slavecylinder
lo
trans-
mission
.
Add
cleanbrake
fluid
to
reservoir
as
neces-
sary
.
Check
clutch
operation
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Clutch
slave
cylinder
to
transmission
................
..
22
Nm
(17
ft
lb)
Clutch
master
cylinder,
replacing
The
clutch
master
cylinder
is
mounted
to
the
pedal
assem-
bly,
directly
above
the
clutch
pedal
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautionsgiven
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.
2
.
Remove
brake
fluid
reservoir
cap
.
Usinga
clean
sy-
ringe,
remove
brake
fluid
from
reservoir
.
CA
UTION-
Brake
fluid
is
poisonous,
highly
corrosive
and
dan-gerous
to
the
environment
.
Wear
safety
glasses
and
rubbergloves
when
working
with
brake
fluid
.
Do
notsiphonbrake
fluid
with
your
mouth
.
Imme-
diately
clean
away
any
fluid
spilled
on
painted
sur-
faces
and
wash
with
water,
asbrake
fluid
will
remove
point
.
3
.
Disconnect
fluid
supply
hose
from
master
cylinder
.
Placea
pan
under
hose
to
catch
any
excess
fluid
.
4
.
Working
in
engine
compartment,
disconnect
fluid
line
fitting
frommaster
cylinder
.
5
.
Working
in
passenger
compartment,
remove
lower
in-
strument
panel
trim
above
pedal
cluster
.
6
.
Disconnect
clutch
pedal
from
clutch
master
cylinder
push
rod
by
removing
clevis
pin
locking
clip
and
slide
out
clevis
pin
.
7
.
Remove
master
cylinder
mounting
bolts
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
8
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Fill
fluid
reservoir
with
clean
fluid
.
Bleed
clutch
hydraulics
as
described
earlier
.
Connect
negative
cable
to
battery
last
.
Page 225 of 759
11
.
Raise
transmission
and
reinstall
transmission
cross-
member
.
12
.
Install
driveshaft
using
new
nuts
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.
13
.
Check
transmission
oil
leve¡,
topping
up
asnecessary
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Transmission
crossmember
to
chassis
M8
...............
.
...
.
..
22-24
Nm
(16-17
ft-Ib)
M10
..............
.
..
...
..
.
...
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Transmission
outputflange
to
output
shaft
O
001202
2
Z
:Z
ZZZ~
%
_
j
Stage
I.................
..
.
..
190
Nm
(140
ft-Ib)
Stage
II
(after
loosening)
....
.
.
.
..
120
Nm
(89
ft-Ib)
Fi
g
.
9
.
Indent
at
oil
seal
housing
(1)
.
Punch
holes
in
seal
housing
at
Inputshaft
sea¡,
replacing
(transmission
removed)
Replacement
of
the
inputshaft
sea¡
requires
the
removal
of
thetransmission
from
the
vehicle
as
described
later
in
this
re-
pair
group
.
5
.
Lubricate
new
sea¡with
transmission
oil
and
drive
into
1
.
Remove
clutch
release
bearing
and
release
lever
from
placeusing
BMW
Special
Tool
no
.
23
2
430
or
equiva-
inside
bellhousing
.
lent
.
2
.
Remove
bolts
for
clutch
release-bearing
guide
sleeve,
6
.
Thoroughly
cleanguide
sleeve
mounting
bolts,
sealin
noting
bolt
lengths
.
Remove
sleeve
and
any
spacers
surfaces,
and
threads
in
case
.
Apply
sealer
(Loctite
(shims)
under
¡t
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
242
or
equivalent)
to
guide
sleeve
sealingsurface
and
bolts
.
Reinstall
guide
sleeve
and
spacer(s)
.
0011640
Fig
.
8
.
Clutch
release
bearing
guide
sleeve
bolts
.
(Getrag
transmis-
sion
shown)
.
3
.
With
transmission
on
aworkbench,
remove
input
shaft
sea¡
cover
from
inside
bel¡-housing
.
4
.
Locate
two
indents
in
seal
housing
.
Use
a
punch
or
scribe
to
punch
holes
in
housing
at
indents
.
Thread
two
sheetmetal
screws
into
holes
and
pulí
seal
out
using
screws
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
230-
5
indents
anduse
sheetmetal
screw
(2)
to
pul¡
sea¡
from
trans-
mission
.
NOTE-
Use
care
not
to
scratch
or
damage
input
shaft
.
Use
a
protective
sleeve
or
tape
the
shaft
when
removing
and
installing
the
sea¡
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Guide
sleeveto
transmission
M6xl2
bolt
.......
...
.
.
.........
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Removal
and
installation
of
the
transmission
is
best
accom-
plished
ona
lift
using
a
transmission
jack
.
The
engine
must
be
supported
from
above
using
appropriate
support
equipment
.
Thisallows
the
engine
to
pivot
on
its
mounts
to
access
theup-
perTorx-head
bolts
at
the
bellhousing
.
WARNING
-
"
Make
sure
thecar
is
stable
and
well
supported
at
all
times
.
Use
a
professional
automotive
lift
or
jack
stands
designed
for
the
purpose
.
A
floor
jack
is
not
adequate
support
.
"
The
removal
of
the
transmission
may
upset
the
balance
of
the
vehicle
ona
líft
.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Page 226 of 759
230-
6
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Transmission,
removing
and
installing
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
viii
.
2
.
Insta¡¡
enginesupportacrossengine
bay
.
Raise
engine
so
that
weight
of
engine
ís
supported
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
Fig
.
10
.
Engine
support
equipment
used
to
support
engine
from
above
before
removing
transmission
.
3
.
Raise
vehicle
to
gain
access
to
underside
of
car
.
4
.
Support
transmission
with
transmission
jack
.
lf
applica-
ble,
remove
reinforcing
cross
brace
from
belowen-
gine/transmission
.
5
.
Disconnect
harnesscon
nector
from
reverse
light
switch
on
transmission
.
6
.
Remove
completeexhaustsystem
and
heat
shield
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
NOTE-
Disconnect
oxygensensor
hamess
connector(s)be-
fore
lowering
exhaust
system
.
7
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See260
Driveshaft
.
8
.
Disconnect
shift
rod
from
transmission
selectorshaft
.
See
Fig
.
11
.
9
.
Disconnect
shift
console
fromtop
of
transmission
.
See
250
Gearshift
Linkage
.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Washers
Shift
Shift
rod
rod
retaining
clip
0
0
,
Fig
.
11
.
Shift
lever
to
transmission
connection
.
Shift
console
0012024
10
.
Unbolt
clutch
slave
cylinder
from
sideof
transmission
.
Do
not
disconnect
fluid
hose
.
Suspend
slavecylinder
from
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.
CAUTION-
Do
not
operate
clutch
pedal
with
slave
cylinder
re-
moved
from
transmission
.
11
.
Support
transmission
from
below
with
jack
.
Remove
rear
support
crossmember
from
transmission
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
Fig
.
12
.
Rear
transmission
crossmember
(arrow)
.
12
.
Lower
transmission/engine
assembly
until
it
rests
on
front
suspension
crossmember
.
CAUTION-
Tilting
the
engine
to
lower
thetransmission
can
lead
to
damage
to
various
componente
due
to
lackof
clearance
at
rear
of
engine
-On
cars
with
AST
remove
throttle
body
before
tilt-
ing
engine
.
-Remove
brace
fluid
reservoir
if
necessary
.
0013135
Page 229 of 759
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
240-1
240
Automatic
Transmission
GENERAL
.....
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.
.
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.........
.
240-1
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
..................
.
.
.
.
.240-4
TRANSMISSION
SERVICE
.
.
.
.
.
.......
.
240-1
Transmission,
removing
and
installing
....
.
.
.240-4
ATF
leve¡,
checking
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..........
240-1
ATF,
draining
and
filling
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..........
240-2
TABLE
a
.
Automatic
Transmission
Gear
Ratios
.......
..
.
.
240-1
GENERAL
TRANSMISSION
SERVICE
lo
Automatic
transmissions
are
identified
by
code
letters
ATF
leve¡,
checking
foundon
a
data
plate
located
on
the
sideof
thetransmission
case,
behind
the
manual
valve
lever
.
See
200Transmis-
The
automatic
transmissions
installed
in
the
E36
models
sion-General
for
application
information
.
Forgear
ratio
spec-
are
normally
filled
with
Dexron
III
automatic
transmission
fluid
ifications,
see
Table
a
.
(ATF),
although
alternative
fluids
have
been
installed
from
the
factory,
depending
on
transmission
type
and
model
year
.
CAUTION-
Some
transmíssions
are
filled
with
a
special
BMW
"lifetime"
ATF
does
not
circulate
unless
the
engine
is
run-
automatic
transmission
fluid,
which
does
not
require
periodic
ning
.
When
towing
an
automafic
transmission
ve-
fluid
changes
.
hicle,
usea
flat-bed
truck
or
ralse
the
rear
wheels
off
the
ground
.
CAUTION-
Mixing
different
types
of
transmission
fluids
will
The
electronic
transmission
control
module
(TCM)
monitors
lead
to
transmission
failure
.
transmissionoperation
for
faults
and
alerts
the
driver
by
illumi-
nating
the
transmission
fault
indicator
on
the
instrument
pan-
el
.
On-board
diagnostic
codes
stored
in
the
TCM
mustbe
NOTE-
downloaded
and
interpreted
by
trained
technicians
using
spe-
The
transmission
lubricant
instafed
can
be
foundona
cial
BMW
diagnostic
equipment
.
type
plate
on
the
side
of
the
transmission
.
In
addition,
a
sticker
may
be
located
on
the
fluid
sump
indicatingthe
typeof
transmission
lubricant
used
.
Ifin
doubt,
con
NOTE-
sult
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
for
altemate
fluid
use
Internal
repairs
to
the
automatic
transmission
require
and
current
information
regardingtransmission
operat-
special
service
equipment
and
knowledge
.
If
it
is
deter-
ing
fluids
.
mined
thatinterna¡
service
is
required,
consult
en
au-
thorízedBMWdealerabouta
factoryreconditioned
unit
The
transmission
is
not
equipped
with
a
dipstick
.
Checking
or
a
transmission
rebuild
.
the
ATF
leve¡
requires
measuring
and
maintaining
a
specified
ATF
temperature
during
the
checking
procedure
.
The
check-
ing
temperature
is
not
fully
warm
orcold
(the
ATF
sump
should
be
approximately
warm
to
the
touch)
.
Table
a
.
Automatic
Transmission
Gear
Ratios
Transmission
MS
310R
(THM-R1)
MS
310R
(THM-Rl)
MS
310Z(5HP
18)
I
MS
270R
(THM-R1)
(1992-1993)(1993-on)
Gear
ratios
:
1st
2
.40
2
.86
3
.67
2
.86
2nd
1
.47
1
.62
2
.00
1
.62
3rd
1
.00
1
.00
1.41
1
.00
4th
0
.72
0
.72
1
.00
0
.72
5th
-
-
0
.74
-
Reverse
2
.00
2
.00
4
.10
2
.00
TRANSMISSIONSERVICE
Page 232 of 759
240-
4
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION
REMOVALAND
INSTALLATION
Removal
and
installation
of
thetransmission
is
best
accom-
plished
on
a
lift
using
a
transmission
jack
.
Use
caution
and
safe
workshop
practices
when
working
beneath
car
and
low-
ering
transmission
.
WARNING
-
To
lift
the
vehicle
safely,
see010
Fundamentals
for
the
Do-it-Yourself
Owner
.
CAUTION-
"
Be
sure
the
vehicle
is
properly
supported
.
The
removal
of
the
transmission
may
upset
the
bal-
ance
of
the
vehicle
on
a
lift
.
"
Tilting
the
engine
to
remove
the
transmission
can
lead
to
damage
to
various
components
due
to
lack
of
clearance
.
-On
carswith
AST
remove
throttle
body
.
-Remove
brake
fluid
reservoir
if
necessary
.
Torx-head
bolts
are
used
to
mount
thetransmission
to
the
bellhousing
.
Be
sure
to
have
appropriate
tools
on
hand
before
starting
thejob
.
2
.
Install
engine
support
across
engine
bay
.
Raise
and
safely
support
vehicle
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
WARNING
-
"
When
raising
thecar
using
a
floor
jack
or
a
hy-
draulic
lift,
carefully
position
the
jack
pad
to
pre-
vent
damaging
the
car
body
.
A
suitable
liner
(wood,
rubber,
etc
.)
should
be
placed
between
the
jack
and
the
car
to
prevent
body
damage
.
"
Watch
the
jack
closely
.
Make
sure
it
stays
stable
and
does
not
shift
or
tilt
.
As
the
car
is
raised,
the
car
may
roll
slightty
and
the
jack
may
shift
.
CAUTION-
Removal
of
transmission
will
cause
engine
to
tip
unlessengine
support
is
used
.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Fig
.
6
.
Engine
support
equipment
used
to
support
engine
from
above
before
removing
transmission
.
3
.
Raise
vehicle
to
gain
access
to
underside
of
car
.
4
.
Drain
ATF
from
transmission
as
described
earlier
.
5
.
Disconnect
oxygen
sensor
harness
.
Remove
exhaust
system,
and
exhaust
heat
shield
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
Transmission,
removing
and
installing
6
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.
7
.
With
selector
lever
in
Park,
disconnect
shift
selector
le-
ver
cable
from
lever
and
remove
cable
bracket
.
Hold
CA
UTION-
linkage
clamping
bolt
stationary
when
loosening
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
clamping
nut
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
vi¡¡
.
Fig
.
7
.
Selector
lever
cable
clamping
nut
(A)
.
Loosen
cable
clamping
nut
(B)
and
remove
cable
from
bracket
.
Always
counterholdclamping
bolt
when
loosening
nut
.
Page 250 of 759
300-2
SUSPENSION,
STEERING
AND
BRAKES-GENERAL
Steering
INTEGRATED
SYSTEMS
The
steering
linkage
connects
the
rack-and-pinion
unit
through
tie
rodsto
the
steering
arms
.
The
tie
rod
ends
allow
the
wheels
to
pivot
and
react
to
suspension
travel
.
Rear
Suspension
The
rear
axle
carrier
is
the
main
mounting
point
for
the
final
drive
housing
and
the
rear
suspension
components
.
Trailing
arms
locatethe
rear
wheels
and
anchorthe
springs,
shocks
and
stabilizer
bar
.
Driveaxies
with
constant-velocity
(CV)
joints
at
both
ends
transfer
power
from
the
differential
to
the
road
wheels
.
The
differential
is
mounted
to
the
rearaxle
carrier
through
rubber
mountsand
bushings
to
hele
isolate
drivetrain
noise
and
vibration
.
Brakes
E36
cars
areequipped
with
power
disc
brakes
with
an
inte-
gral
antilock
brakes
(ABS)
.
The
parking
brake
is
a
dual-drum
system
integrated
with
the
rear
brake
rotors
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
Power
assist
is
provided
by
a
vacuum
booster
when
the
en-
gine
is
running
.
The
brakepedal
pushrod
is
connected
directly
to
the
master
cylinder,
so
failure
of
the
vacuum
booster
does
not
normally
result
in
total
brake
failure
.
0012124
Each
disc
brakeuses
a
caliper
with
a
single
hydraulic
cylin-
Fig
.
2
.
Front
suspension
control
arm
(arrow)
.
der
.
Brake
pads
in
the
left
front
and
right
rear
contain
wear
sensors
.
When
the
padsneed
replacement,the
sensors
illu-
The
front
suspension
is
designed
with
minimum
positive
minate
a
light
on
the
dashboard
.
steering
offset
.
This
geometry
contributes
to
stability
when
traction
is
unequalfrom
side
to
side
.
Suspension
travel
is
lim-
Tires
and
Wheels
ited
by
rubber
bump
stops
.
The
three
point
mounting
of
each
L-shaped
control
arm
ere-
Tiresize
is
critica¡
to
the
proper
operatíon
of
the
E36
ABS
or
cisely
controls
the
front-to-rear
and
side-to-side
position
of
the
ABS/AST
system
.
Severa¡
different
styles
of
wheels,
in
15,16
strut,
while
the
flexibility
of
the
joints
and
mounts
alsoallows
and
17
inch
diameters,
are
available
from
an
authorized
BMW
the
movement
necessary
for
suspension
travel
.
The
control
dealer
.
arm
mounting
points
are
designed
with
anti-dive
geometry
.
The
suspension
reduces
the
normaltendency
for
the
front
of
NOTE-
the
vehicle
to
dive
under
hard
braking
.
Aftermarket
wheelsshould
be
selected
wlth
care
.
Im-
properly
fitted
wheels
can
contact
anddamage
sus
Control
arm
position
is
fixed,
with
no
adjustment
provisions
pension,
brakeorbodycomponentsandmayadversely
on
the
control
arms
for
alter¡ng
front
wheel
al
ignment
.
A
stabi-
affect
vehicle
stability
.
lizer
bar
mounted
to
both
control
arms
heles
to
reduce
body
rol¡
whencomering
.
INTEGRATED
SYSTEMS
Antilock
Brake
System
(ABS)
is
standard
on
all
E36
cars
.
The
variable-assist
power
steering
system
consists
of
an
Standard
on
some
models
and
installed
as
optional
equipment
on
engine-driven
hydraulic
pump,
a
rack-and-pinion
type
steer-
others,
is
All
Season
Traction
(AST)
.
ing
gear,
and
connecting
linkage
to
the
road
wheels
.
TheE36
utilizes
an
engine-speed
dependent
variable
effort
steering
Antilock
Brake
System
(ABS)
system
.
At
low
speeds,
maximum
power
assist
is
provided
to
ease
parking
and
city
driving
.
Athigh
speeds,
assist
is
re-
The
electronically-controlled
ABS
maintains
vehícle
stabili
duced
to
ensure
stability
.
ty
and
control
during
emergency
braking
by
preventing
wheel
lock-up
.
ABS
provides
optimum
deceleration
and
stability
dur-