2000 BMW 528i Torque Converter

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/ ~utomatic Transmission
This section covers maintenance and replacement of the
automatic transmission for
E39 models.
Automatic transmission internal repairs are not covered.
Such repairs require special service equipment and knowl-
edge. If it is determined that transmission internal
sewice is
required, consult an authorized BMW dealer about a factory
reconditioned unit or a transmission rebuild.
CAUTION-
ATF does not circulate unless the engine is running. When
towing an automatic transmission vehicle, use a flat bed truck
or raise the rear wheels off the ground.
Special tools
Some special tools are required for the removal and installa-
tion of an automatic transmission on the
E39 BMW models.
While these tools are not absolutely necessary, they are es-
pecially helpful when dealing with the removal and replace-
ment of the torque converter.
4 Engine support bracket
(Tool No. BMW
00 0 200.00 0 208)
4 Transmission jack
(Tool No.
BMW 00 2 030)
4 Engine support block (V-8 models) 11 7310 (Tool No. BMW 11 7 310)

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Automatic Transmission
4 Engine support block (&cylinder models)
(Tool No. BMW
11 7 370)
4 Tran5mission support (for use with transmission jack,
A5S 560Z transmission) (Tool No. BMW 24
0 170)
4 Transmission support (for use with transmission jack,
A5S
4402 transmission) (Tool No. BMW 24 0 250)
4 Torque converter socket
(Tool No. BMW 24 1 100)
< Spline bore alignment tool
(Tool No.
BMW 24 2 300)

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Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission applications
Automatic transmissions are identified by code letters found
on a data plate located on the side or rear of the transmission
case. See table below for application information.
Automatic transmission applications
Model Year Engine Transmission
5281 to 911999 M52 A4S 310R
5281 from 911999
M52 TU A5S 360R
5251 to 312001 M54 A5S 390R
5251 from 312001 M54 ASS 3252
530i to 312001 M54
ASS 390R
530i from 312001 M54
A5S 3252
540i from 111997 M62
TU A5S 4402
Automatic transmission basic components
The automatic transmission fitted to BMW 5 Series models is
comprised of
3 main elements:
0 Torque converter capable of torque multiplication at an
infinitely variable ratio
Electrohydraulically controlled valve body
0 Gearbox containing 5 forward speeds and reverse

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Automatic Transmission
NOTE-
Use new ATF pan bolts purchased from BMW Alternatively,
clean old bolts and coat with
LoctiteB thread locl pound or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid capacity
with torque converter
7.8 liters (8.3 US qt)
without torque converter
3.3 liters (3.5 US qt)
A5S 360R 1 A5S 390R
with torque converter
without torque converter 9 liters (9.5 US qt)
4 liters (4.2 US qt)
A5S 3252 (2.5 liter engine)
with torque converter
without torque converter
8.9 liters (9.4 US qt)
6.2 liters (6.5 US qt)
A5S 3252 (3.0 liter engine)
with torque converter
8.7 liters (9.3 US qt)
without torque converter
6.1 liters (6.4 US qt)
A5S 5602
with torque converter 13.1 liters (13.8 US qt)
without torque converter
5.5 liters (5.8 US qt)
A5S 4402
with torque converter
without torque converter 9.7 liters (10.2 US qt)
4.0 liters (4.2 US qt)
Tightening torques
ATF drain plug to ATF pan
A4S 310R 33 Nm (24 ft-lb)
A5S 360R I A5S 390R (M14) 20 Nm (15 It-lb)
A5S
3252 35 Nm (26 ft-lb)
A5S 560Z 50 Nm (37 ft-lb)
A5S
4402 (MI 6) 30 Nm (23 ft-lb)
ATF fill plug
to transmission housing
A4S 31 OR 25 Nm (I8 ft-lb)
A5S 360R 1 A5S 390R (M14) 20 Nm (1 5 ft-lb)
A5S 3252 30 Nm (23 ft-ib)
A5S 5602 100 Nm (74 ft-lb)
A5S 4402 (M18) 35 Nm (26 ft-lb)
ATF pan to transmission (M6)
A4S 310R
A5S
360R 1 A5S 390R
A5S 3252
A5S
5602
A5S 4402
12 Nm (9 ft-lb)
10 Nm (7 ft-ib)
6 Nm (4 ft-lb)
10 Nm (7 ft-lb)
10 Nm (7 ft-lb)

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Automatic Transmission
4 Remove transmission cooler line clamp mounting nut (ar-
row) from transmission bell housing. Disconnect cooler lines
from transmission.
- Disconnect both transmission cooler fluid lines from trans-
mission.
CAUTION-
Place a pan under transmission fluid lines to catch dripping
fluid.
4 Remove access plug in cover plate below engine oil pan
(V-8 models) or left side of bellhousing (6-cylinder models).
Remove torque converter bolts. Turn
cranltshaft to access
bolts.
V-8 models: Place BMW special tool 23 3 030 between
engine oil pan and front
subframe (arrows).
- 6-cylinder models: Place BMW special tool 11 7 370
between engine oil pan and front subframe.
- Support transmission with transmission jack.
4 Remove transmission crossmember bolts A, B and C and re-
move transmission support crossmember
(V-8 model shown,
6-cylinder models are similar).
- Remove bellhousing-to-engine mounting bolts.
- Use appropriate selection of BMW special tools 24 4 130 to
hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
CAUTION-
Do not allow the torque converter to fall off the transmission
input shaft
- Remove transmlsslon by pull~ng back and down. Lower jack
to allow transmiss~on to clear vehicle.
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Automatic ~ransmissionl
- Blow out oil cooler lines with low-pressure compressed air
and flush cooler with clean ATF twice before reattaching lines
to transmission.
CA UTIOG
Wear safety glasses when worling with compressed air:
@ Do not reuse ATF used for flushing.
- Remainder of installation is reverse of removal, noting the fol-
lowing:
Reinstall driveshafl using new nuts.
Install new sealing washers on transmission cooling line
banjo bolts.
Install new O-rings on transmission cooler lines, where
applicable.
Inspect engine drive plate (flywheel) for cracks or elongat-
ed holes. Replace
if necessary.
Be sure bellhousing alignment dowel sleeves are located
correctly. Replace damaged sleeves.
Checlc to be sure torque converter is seated correctly in
transmission during final installation.
Use
BMW special tool 24 2 300 to align three mounting
tabs on torque converter with indentations on drive plate
(flywheel).
Fill transmission with clean ATF until oil level is even with
fill hole. Then check fluid level as described earlier.
Adjust gearshift mechanism. See
250 Gearshift Linkage.
NOTE-
In order to avoid difficulties in transmission removal at a fu-
ture time, use washers with Torx-head mounting bolts.

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l~utomatic Transmission
Tightening torques
ATF drain plug to ATF pan
A4S 310R 25 Nm (I8 ft-lb)
A5S 360R I A5S
390R (M14) 18 Nm (14 ft-lb)
A5S 3252 35 Nm (26 ft-lb)
A5S 5602 50 Nm (37 ft-lb)
A5S 4402 (M
16) 30 Nm (23 ft-lb)
ATF fill plug
to transmission housing
A4S 310R 33 Nm (24 ft-lb)
A5S 360R I A5S 390R (M14) 18 Nm (14 ft-lb)
A5S
3252 30 Nm (23 ft-lb)
A5S 5602 100 Nm (74 ft-lb)
A5S
4402 (M18) 35 Nm (26 ft-lb)
Flex-disc to transmission output flange
MI0 (8.8 grade) 48 Nm (35 it-lb)
MI 0 (1 0.9 grade) 60 Nm (44 R-lb)
MI2 (8.8 grade) 81 Nm (60 ft-lb)
MI 2 (1 0.9 grade) 100 Nm (74 ft-lb)
MI4 140 Nm (103 it-lb)
Torque converter to drive plate 45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
(flywheel)
(MIO)
Transmission crossmember to chassis or transmission
M8 21 Nm (15 ft-lb)
MI0 42 Nm (32 it-lb)
Transmission cooler lines to transmission
Banjo bolt
(M18. A5S 4402 transmission)
Banio bolt
(M16)
25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
37 Nm (27 ft-lb) . . Banjo bolt cap screw
(M18, A5S 4402 transmission) 20 Nm (15 it-lb
Compression fitting
(MI4 or M16) 37 Nm (27 ft-lb)
Oil cooler
bracket to transmission
(M8) 21 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Transmission to engine
21 Nm (15 ft-lb)
42 Nm (31 ft-lb)
72 Nm (53 ft-lb)

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On-Board Diagnostics
l~utornatic transmission diagnostic trouble codes (continued) -
P-code /BMW-FC I DTC Definition - PO732
PO732
PO733
PO733
PO733
PO733
PO734 -
I I
I I
PO742 / 48 l~orque Converter Clutch Circuit Stuck On
PO734
100
132
53
57 122
133
54
PO735
PO735
PO735
PO740
PO740
PO740
PO741
I I
PO743 14 l~or~ue Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical
Gear
2 Incorrect Ratio
Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio
Gear 3 incorrect Ratio
Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio
Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio
Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio
Gear 4 Incorrect Ratio
Gear
4 Incorrect Rat10 PO734
I I
PO743 132 l~or~ue Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical
PO734 1134 IGear 4 Incorrect Ratio
123
55 101
135
4
48 111
48 Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio
Gear 5
Incorrect Ratio
Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio
Torque Converter Clutch
Circuitlopen
Torque Converter Clutch Circuitlopen
Torque Converter Clutch Circuitlopen
Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuclc Off
PO745
PO748
PO748
PO750
PO751
PO751
I I
PO755 117 IShift Solenoid '8' I
PO752
PO753
PO753
PO756 117 I~hift Solenoid '8' Performance or Stuck Off I
1
1
5
16
6 16 Pressure Control Solenoid 'A'
Pressure Control Solenoid 'A' Electrical
Pressure Control Solenoid
'A' Electrical
Shift Solenoid
'A'
Shift Solenoid 'A' Performance or Stuck Off
Shift Solenoid
'A' Performance or Stuck Off
16
16
30 Shift
Solenoid
'A' Stuck On
Shift Solenoid 'A' Electrical
Shift Solenoid
'A' Electrical
PO757
PO758
PO758
PO760
PO761
17
17
33 18
18 Shift
Solenoid '8' Stuclc On
Shift Solenoid
'8' Electrical
Shift Solenoid
'8' Electrical
Shift Solenoid
'C'
Shift Solenoid 'C' Performance or Stuclc Off