2000 BMW 540i brake

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Clutch
- Remove brake fluid reservoir cap. Using a clean syringe.
remove brake fluid from reservoir to below level of clutch
hydraulic supply hose.
- Detach clutch hydraulic supply hose from brake fluid reser-
voir. Plug reservoir outlet and hose.
4 Remove lower dash trim panel fasteners (A) and (B).
Lower trim panel and disconnect wiring harnesses on back
side of panel.
Remove trim panel.
4 Working under dash, remove clutch master cylinder pushrod
retaining clip (arrow) and pin from clutch pedal.
4 Remove master cylinder mounting bolts (arrows)

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Clutch
4 Remove hydraulic line locking clip (1) and pull line (2) off
master cylinder.
CAUTION-
. To prevent brake fluidspill, wrap clutch master cylinder with
shop rags when removing hydraulic fluid lines from master
cylinder.
* Brake fluid damages paint andstains carpets. Clean off
any brake fluid on or
in the car immediately.
- Remove master cylinder with supply hose
4 Remove switch module from master cylinder.
Press locking button
(A) to release harness connector.
Pull harness connector
(8) off switch module.
Use screwdriver to lever
off switch module (C).
- Installation is reverse of removal.
CA UTlON-
Switch module must snap firmly into place on the master cyl-
inder during installation.
Tightening torques
Clutch master cylinder to pedal cluster
10 Nm (89 in-lb)
Fluid line
to master cylinder or slave cylinder 17 Nm (13 ft-lb)
- Fill fluid reservoir with clean fluid. Bleed clutch hydraulics as
described earlier.
Clutch slave cylinder, replacing
4 Working inside engine compartment, remove left interiorven-
tilation filter housing:
Release
3 plastic taps (A) on duct. Early models: release
latch.
Rotate duct inward to remove.
Disconnect electrical harness to hood position switch.
Release spring lock (B) on interior ventilation housing and
remove housing.
- Pinch off brake fluid supply hose to clutch master cylinder us-
ing BMW special tool
13 3 01 0 or equivalent hose clamping
tool.

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I Automatic Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
The E39 automatic transmission is filled with either Dexron Ill
ATF or Texaco 80728, a life time oil.
CA UTIOI\C
Use only the transmission fluid that is approved for use by
BMW All other fluids will cause non warrantable transmis-
I sion damage.
Mixing different types of transmission fluids will lead to
transmission failure.
NOTE-
The type of transmission lubricant used can be found on a
stickeron the transmission pan. Dexron
111ATF (blacksticker)
reads "ATF-Oil': Special life time oil (green sticker) reads
'Life-Time Oil': If in doubt, consult an authorized
BMW dealer
for alternate fluid use and current information regarding
transmission operating fluids.
ATF level, checking
Check ATF level if there is evidence of a leak, a complaint re-
lated to fluid level or afler transmission repairs.
The automatic transmission is not equipped with a dipstick.
Checking the ATF level requires that the transmission be at
operating temperature during the checking procedure.
NOTE-
Vehicle must be level throughout tests
- Drive vehicle to warm up ATF to operating temperature.
- Connect BMW diagnostic scan tool DiSplus, MoDiC, GTI or
equivalent to determine transmission oil temperature.
ATF level checking
Fluid temperature
30' - 50°C (85' - 120" F)
- With engine running, switch on air conditioning to increase
engine idle speed.
- Apply parking brake.
- While applying foot brake firmly move gear shift selector
lever through
all gear positions, pausing in each gear briefly.

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Gearshift ~inka~el
Automatic shiftlock, checking function (automatic transmission)
The automatic shiftlock uses an electric solenoid to lock the
selector lever in Park or Neutral. Depressing the foot bralte
with the ignition on energizes the solenoid, allowing the lever
to be moved into a drive gear. The solenoid is energized only
when the engine speed is below 2,500 rpm and the vehicle
speed is below
3 mph (5 kph). The solenoid is mounted in the
right side of the selector lever housing.
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Shiftlock
4 Automatic shiftlock prevents drive gear selection until brake
pedal is depressed.
With engine running and car stopped, place selector lever
in Park or Neutral.
Without depressing bralte pedal, check that selector lever
is
loclted in position (Parlt or Neutral).
Depress brake pedal firmly. Solenoid should click audibly.
Check that selector lever can now be moved out of
Parlt or
Neutral.
parking
brake on and with extreme caution.
solenoid
0012713
With selector
lever in Park or Neutral and bralte pedal de-
pressed, raise engine above 2,500
rpm. Check that selec-
tor lever cannot be moved out of Park or Neutral.
If any faults are found check the electrical operation of the
shiftloclt solenoid and checlt for wiring faults to or from the
transmission control module (TCM). See
610 Electrical
Component Locations and ELE Electrical Wiring
Dia-
grams.
NOTE-
NOTE-
The solenoidis controlled via the TCM, using brake pedalpo-
sition, engine speed, and road speed as controlling inputs.
The
next test should be performed in an open area with the

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Gearshift Linkage
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Shift interlock, checking function
(automatic transmission)
4 The shift interlock uses a cable between the ignition switch
and the shift lever to lock the shift lever in the park position
when the key is in the off position or removed. This feature
also prevents the key
from being removed from the ignition
lock until the selector lever is in Park.
Shift selector lever to Park position and turn ignition key to
the off position.
Remove ignition key. Checlc that selector lever cannot be
shifted out of Park position.
Turn ignition lkey on and depress
brake pedal. Checlc that
selector lever moves freely from gear to gear.
With selector lever in a gear position other than Park, at-
tempt to turn lkey to off position and remove. Key should not
go into off position.
If any faults are found check cable for lkinks and
check
cable attachment points for damage or faults.
NOTE-
* It must only be possible to remove ignition ley with
selector lever
in Park position.
* Do not link shift interlocl( cable.
Shift interlock repair is covered
in 320 Steering and
Wheel Alignment.

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/ Driveshaft Driveshaft, removing
CAUTION-
. Be sure the wheels are off the ground before removing the
driveshak Set the parl(ing brake before removing the
driveshaft.
Once the driveshaft has been removed, the vehicle can
roll regardless of whether the transmission is in gear or
not.
The driveshaft is mounted to the transmission and final
drive
with self-locliing nuts. These nuts are designed to
be used only once and should be replaced during reas-
sembly.
Remove complete exhaust system. See
180 Exhaust
System.
- Remove exhaust heat shields.
- Support transmission with transmission jack.
< Loosen transmission mount nuts (arrows) on real
transmission support crossmember.
- Release wiring harness retainers from rear transmission
support crossmember.
< Remove mounting bolts (arrows) for rear transmission sup-
port crossmember. Slide crossmember rearward to remove.
- Matchmark front and rear driveshaft halves to corresponding
transmission output and final drive input flanges.
4 Remove nuts securing driveshaft mounting bolts at transmis-
sion output flange. Counterhold bolts (arrows) at transmis-
sion flex-disc. Discard old nuts.
- Hang driveshaft front section from body using stiff wire.

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300 Suspension. Steering and Brakes .
Genera8
General ........................... .30 0.2
Aluminum suspension components
...... .30 0.2
Front Suspension ................. .30 0.2
Front suspension 6-cylinder models
(525i.5281. 530i) ..................... .30 0.3
Front suspension V-8 models (540i) ...... .30 0.4
Rear Suspension .................. .30 0.5
Sedan models
....................... .30 0.5
Rear suspension sedan models ........ .30 0.6
Sport Wagon models ................. .30 0.6
Rear suspension Sport Wagon
(with coil springs)
.................... .30 0.7
Rear suspension Sport Wagon
(EHC with air springs)
................. .30 0.8
EHC operational diagram .............. .30 0.9
Steering ......................... .30 0.10
Rack-and-pinion steering ............. .30 0.10
Recirculating ball and nut steering ...... .30 0.10
..................... Brake System 300-10
Wheels and Tires ................. 300-1 1
............... Rim and tire sizes table 300-1 1
Electronic Brake and Stability
.................. Control Systems 300-1 1
E39 electronic brake and stability
........ control systems application table 300-12
........................ ABS system 300-1 2
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
....... 300-12
ABSIASC traction control system ....... 300-13
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
........ 300-14
Ride Height ....................... 300-14
......... Front ride height specifications 300-1 5
......... Rear ride height specifications 300-16

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[~us~ension, Steering and Brakes - General
This section of the manual covers front and rear suspension,
braking and steering systems, and contains wheel, tire and
wheel alignment information and specifications. Also covered
here are the integrated braking and suspension systems in-
cluding
antilock braking (ABS), traction control (ASCIDSC),
and electronic height control (EHC).
Vehicle ride height information is at the end of this repair
group. Alignment information is in
320 Steering and Wheel
Alignment.
Aluminum suspension components
In order to reduce vehicle weight, aluminum suspension com-
ponents are used in some models. A test with a magnet will
easily reveal the metal used. If working with aluminum com-
ponents, be sure to read and follow the cautions below.
CAUTION-
* Due to the chemical and corrosion characteristics of alumi-
num, do not bring into contact with battery acid.
Do not use wire brushes with brass or iron bristles.
Only use brushes with stainless steel bristles.
Do not expose to flying sparks from
grinding/cutting op-
erations.
Do not subject to steel welding splashes.
Do not expose to temperatures over
80°C (176"F),
even for short periods. Temperatures in painting facili-
ties are not a problem.
The E39 front suspension subframe is used as a rigid mount-
ing platform for the front suspension arms, stabilizer bar and
steering gear.
The suspension arms, known as the lower control arms and
the tension struts (thrust arms), are connected to the
sub-
frame through rubber bushings. The arms are connected to
the steering
knucltles in a double pivot configuration.
Each front strut assembly includes a tubular strut and a coil
spring. The upper strut mount includes a bearing. The lower
end of each strut housing is fitted to the steering knuckle. The
integral wheel bearing and hub are bolted to the steering
Iknucltle.
6-cylinder and V-8 models use different steering systems and
other front suspension components.