reverse gear BMW 318i 1992 E36 User Guide
Page 229 of 759
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
240-1
240
Automatic
Transmission
GENERAL
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240-1
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
..................
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.240-4
TRANSMISSION
SERVICE
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240-1
Transmission,
removing
and
installing
....
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.
.240-4
ATF
leve¡,
checking
..
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240-1
ATF,
draining
and
filling
.
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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 234 of 759
240-
6
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
14
.
Remove
transmission
by
pulling
back
and
down
.
Lower
jack
to
allow
transmission
to
clear
vehicle
.
Tightening
Torques
"
ATF
drain
plug
to
ATF
sump
CA
UTION-
MS
270R/A4S
310R
....
..
....
.
..
25
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
Do
not
allow
the
torque
converter
to
fati
off
the
ASS
310Z(M10
plug)
..
..
..
.
.
..
.
..
16
Nm
(12
ft-Ib)
transmission
inputshaft
.
"
ATF
fill
plug
to
ATF
sump
MS
270R/A4S
310R
..
..
....
..
..
.
33
Nm
(24
ft-Ib)
15
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
MS
310Z(M30
plug)
......
.
.
..
.
.
100
Nm
(74
ft-Ib)
"Blowoutofcoolerlineswithlow-pressurecompressed
"
ATF
cooler
lines
(A4S
270R/A4S
310R)
air
and
flush
coolerwith
clean
ATF
twice
before
reat-
Coupling
nuts
............
.
.
..
..
.
20
Nm
(15
ft-Ib)
taching
lines
to
transmission
.
Hollow
bolts
.........
.
.....
..
..
.
37
Nm
(28
ft-Ib)
"
Reinforcing
cross
brace
CAUTION-
to
chassis
(M10)
.............
.
..
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Wear
safety
glasses
when
working
with
com-
"
Torque
converter
pressedair
.
to
driveplate
(M10)
.........
..
.
..
45
Nm
(33
ft-Ib)
"
Transmissionsupport
crossmember
to
chassis
"
Do
not
reuse
ATF
after
flushing
.
M8
......................
22-24
Nm
(16-17
ft-1b)
M10
................
.
....
..
.
..
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Install
new
sealing
washers
on
hollow
bolts
.
"
Transmissíon
to
engine
(Torx-head
with
washer)
"
Insta¡¡
new
O-rings
on
transmission
cooler
lines,
where
M8
......................
..
.
..
21
Nm
(15
ft-Ib)
applicable
.
M10
.....................
..
..
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Inspect
driveplate
for
cracks
or
elongatedholes
.
Re-
M12
................
.
....
..
.
..
72
Nm
(53ft-Ib)
place
if
necessary
.
"
Check
to
be
sure
torque
converter
is
seated
correctly
in
transmission
during
final
installation
.
"
When
mounting
transmission
to
engine,
the
three
mounting
tabs
on
torque
converter
must
be
aligned
with
indentations
on
driveplate
.
Use
an
alignment
dowel
to
line
up
bolt
holes,
if
necessary
.
"
Fill
transmission
with
clean
ATF
until
oil
leve¡
is
even
with
fill
hole
.
Then
check
fluid
leve¡
as
described
ear-
lier
.
"
Adjust
gearshift
mechanism
.
See
250
Gearshift
link-
age
.
NOTE-
Torx-head
mounting
bolts
shouldalwaysbe
used
with
washers
to
prevent
difficult
removal
.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Page 238 of 759
250-
4
GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
r%
;
5
(((((C
"
~
;
Fig
.
7
.
Selector
lever
cable
clamping
nut
(A)
.
Counterhold
clamping
bolt
when
loosening
nut
.
Gear
position/neutral
safety
switch,
replacing
(automatic
transmission)
NOTE-
The
gear-positionlneutral
safetyswitch
is
also
some-
times
referred
to
as
the
automatic
transmission
range
switch
.
Failure
of
the
gear
positionlneutral
safetyswitch
can
cause
a
no-start
condition
.
In
acidition,
since
it
signals
gearshift
posi-
tion
tothe
transmission
control
unit,
a
faulty
switch
can
cause
erratic
transmission
operation
.
1
.
Remove
hex-head
screw
(3mm
allen
key)
from
shift
le-
ver
handle
and
remove
handle
.
Carefully
pry
up
cover
from
gearshift
lever
console
.
2
.
Disconnect
harness
connector
from
gear
positionlneu-
tral
safety
switch
andremove
mounting
screws
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
3
.
Remove
gear
positionlneutral
safety
switch
by
moving
selector
until
pin
on
lever
aligns
with
slot
on
switch
.
Pull
switch
straight
up
and
off
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
"
Before
installing
switch,
align
plastic
contact
slide
in-
sideswitch
with
slot
in
switch
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
"
Instan
switch
so
that
contact
slide
on
switch
aligns
with
slot
on
switch
.
Then
position
gearshift
lever
pin
to
slot
on
switch
and
install
switch
.
"
When
installing
shift
lever
handle,
engage
pín
on
re
leasebutton
to
hole
in
pulí
rod
.
See
Fig
.
11
.
Fig
.
9
.
Contact
slide
in
switch
aligns
toslot
on
switch
and
pin
on
le-
ver
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Console
to
body
..............
...
.
7
Nm
(62
in-lb)
"
Gear
positionlneutral
safety
switch
to
shift
console
.................
.
4
.5
Nm
(40
in-lb)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
Fig
.
8
.
Disconnect
harness
connector
to
gear
position/neutral
safety
switch
by
pressing
connector
retaining
clips
together
(ar-
rows)
.
Switch
mountingscrews
shown
at
1
.
Page 242 of 759
260-2
DRIVESHAFT
Further
inspection
requires
removal
of
the
driveshaft
.
Check
the
front
centering
guide
on
the
transmission
output
flange
for
damage
or
misalignment
.
Also
check
runoutatthe
transmission
outputflange
and
output
shaft,
and
at
the
final
drive
input
flange
.
Check
the
bolt
hole
bores
in
theflange
for
wear
and
elongation
.
Driveshaftflange
runout
(max
.
allowable)
"
Transmission
outputflange
axial
play
...
.
..
...
..
.
.......
0
.10
mm
(0
.004
in
.)
radial
play
.......
...
.
.
.......
0
.07
mm
(0
.003
in
.)
"
Final
driveinput
flange
radial
play
(measured
at
driveshaft
centering
lip)
..
......
0
.07
mm
(0
.003
in
.)
Spinthe
center
bearing
and
check
for
the
smooth
operation
without
play
.
Check
that
thesplines
of
the
sliding
coupling
move
freely
.
Clean
and
lubricate
the
splines
with
molybdenum
disulfide
grease
(Molykote
®
Longterm
2
or
equivalent)
.
Check
the
universal
joints
for
wear
or
binding
.
If
any
joint
isdif-
ficult
to
move
or
binds,
the
driveshaft
section
should
be
replaced
.
Table
a
.
Driveshaft
Troubleshooting
NOTE-
With
the
driveshaft
installed,
theactual
amount
that
the
universal
joints
pivot
is
limited
.
For
the
most
accurate
test,
check
universal
joints
in
their
normal
range
of
movement
.
If
inspection
revealsnothing
wrong
with
the
driveshaft,
it
may
need
to
be
rebalanced
.
This
can
be
done
by
a
speciality
driveshaft
repair
shop
.
Also,
check
the
alignment
ofthe
drive-
shaft
as
described
below
.
NOTE-
Minor
driveshaftvibrations
can
often
be
correctedsim-
ply
by
disconnecting
the
driveshaftat
the
finaldrive,
and
repositíoning
the
driveshaft
90°,
180°
or270°
inre-
lationto
the
final
drive
input
flange
.
Table
a
lists
symptoms
of
driveshaft
problems
and
their
probable
causes
.
Most
of
the
repair
information
is
contained
within
this
repair
group
.
Symptom
Probable
cause
Corrective
action
1
.
Vibration
when
a
.
Incorrect
preload
of
center
bearing
.
a
.
Check
preload
of
center
bearing
.
Readjust
preload
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
starting
off
(forward
b
.
Center
bearing
rubber
deteriorated
.
b
.
Inspect
center
bearing
and
rubber
.
Replace
if
necessary
.
orreverse)
.
c
.
Flex-disc
damaged
or
worn
.
c
.
Inspect
flex-disc
.
Replace
if
necessary
.
TROUBLESHOOTING
d
.
Engine
or
transmission
mounts
faulty
.
I
d
.
Inspect
engine
and
transmission
mounts
.
Align
or
replace,
if
nec-
essary
.
e
.
Front
centering
guide
worn,
or
e
.
Check
front
centering
guide
and
replace
if
necessary
.
Check
driveshaft
mounting
flanges
out
of
runout
of
driveshaft
flanges
.
round
.
f
.
Universal
joints
worn
or
seized
.
f
.
Check
universal
joint
play
and
movement
.
Replace
driveshaft
if
necessary
.
g
.
Sliding
coupling
seized
.
g
.
Remove
driveshaft
and
check
movement
of
sliding
coupling
.
Clean
coupling
splines
and
replace
parts
asnecessary
.
h
.
Driveshaft
misaligned
.
h
.
Check
driveshaft
alignment
.
2
.
Noise
during
on/off
a
.
Finaldrive
components
worn
or
a
.
Remove
final
drive
and
repair
.
throttle
or
when
damaged
(excessive
pinion-to-ring-
engagíng
clutch
.
gear
clearance)
.
b
.
Drive
axleor
CV
joint
faulty
.
b
.
Inspect
drive
axles
and
CV
joints
.
Repair
or
replace
as
neces-
sary
.
c
.
Sliding
coupling
seized
.
c
.
Remove
driveshaft
and
check
movement
of
sliding
coupling
.
Clean
coupling
splines
and
replace
parts
as
necessary
.
3
.
Vibration
at
25
to
30
a
.
Front
centering
guideworn,
or
a
.
Check
front
centering
guide
and
replace
if
necessary
.
Check
mph
(40
to
50
driveshaft
mounting
flanges
out
of
runout
of
driveshaft
mounting
flanges
.
km/h
).
round
or
damaged
.
b
.
Universal
joints
worn
or
seized
.
b
.
Check
universal
joint
play
and
movement
.
Replace
driveshaft
if
necessary
.
c
.
Flex-disc
damaged
or
worn
.
c
.
Inspect
flex-disc
.
Replace
if
necessary
.
d
.
Center
bearing
rubber
deteriorated
.
d
.
Inspect
center
bearing
.
Replace
if
necessary
.
e
.
Sliding
coupling
seized
.
e
.
Remove
driveshaft
and
check
movement
of
sliding
coupling
.
Clean
coupling
splines
and
replace
parts
asnecessary
.
f
.
Misaligned
installed
position
.
f
.
Check
driveshaft
alignment
.
Page 266 of 759
310-
1
0
FRONT
SUSPENSION
Fig
.
16
.
Supportequipment
used
to
support
engine
from
aboye
.
SUBFRAME
CROSSMEMBER
Fig
.
17
.
Right
side
crossmember-to
body
mounting
bolts
.
3
.
Working
beneath
car,
remove
left
and
right
nuts
from
10
.
Installation
is
reverse
ofremoval,
noting
the
followíng
:
engine
mounts
.
"
Make
sure
all
bolts,bolt
holes,
and
mating
surfaces
are
clean
to
ensure
proper
tightening
and
alignment
.
Use
4
.
Remove
control
arm
bushing
carrier
from
body
.
Refer
to
new
self-locking
nuts
or
bolts,
where
applicable
.
Fig
.
9
.
"
On
vehicles
produced
up
9-92
only
:
-Remove
paint
from
contact
surfaces
before
ínstall-
5
.
Remove
control
arm
ball
joint
from
crossmember
.
Sep-
ing
crossmember
.
arate
joint
with
a
plastic
hammer
.
Suspend
control
arm
-Install
4
new
toothed
lock
washersbetween
sub-from
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.
frame
and
chassis
(install
new
washers
regardless
of
whether
washers
were
originally
fitted)
.
WARNING-
-Replace
all
4
mounting
bolts
.
Do
not
allow
the
control
arm
to
hang
from
the
ball
-Lubrícate
suspension
crossmember
bolts
with
LM48
¡oint
.
This
can
damage
theball¡oint
.
paste
orequivalent
anti-seize
compound
before
ín-
stalling
.
6
.
Unbolt
steering
rack
from
subframe
.
See
320
Steering
"
Lower
engine
onto
enginemounts,
allowing
it
to
settle
and
Wheel
Alignment
.
Suspend
steering
rack
from
fully
before
tightening
engine
mount
bolts
.
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.
Using
a
transmission
jackor
"
When
thejob
is
completed
have
front
end
profession-
equivalent,
support
crossmember
from
below
.
ally
aligned
.
7
.
Remove
reinforcing
brace
below
oil
pan,
where
appli-
cable
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Subframe
crossmember
to
body
8
.
Unbolt
crossmemberfrom
body
on
both
sides
.
See
Fig
.
M12-8
.8
bolts
..................
.
77
Nm
(56
ft-Ib)
17
.
M12-10
.9
bolts
.................
110
Nm
(81
ft-Ib)
M12-12
.9
bolts
............
.
...
.
105
Nm
(77
ft-Ib)
9
.
Slowly
Lower
crossmember,
making
sure
all
electrical
"
Steering
gear
to
subframe
crossmember
teads,
suspension
components
and
heat
shields
are
(M10-10
.9
self-locking
bolts)
..
.
.
.
.
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
clear
during
removal
.
"
Control
arm
balljoint
to
subframe
crossmember
...
.......
.
85
Nm
(62
ft-Ib)
"
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body
..........
...
.
.....
.
..
..
47
Nm
(34
ft-Ib)
Page 269 of 759
Fig
.
3
.
Power
steering
pump
and
pulley
mounting
bolts
.
6
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
"
Make
sure
al¡
thread
bores,
bolts,
nuts,
fluid
couplings
and
mating
surfaces
are
clean,
and
that
inside
surface
of
multi-ribbed-belt
is
free
of
grease
and
dirt
.
"
Use
new
sealing
washers
when
reattaching
power
steering
pressure
lines
.
"
Make
sure
hoses
have
adequate
clearance
from
chas-
sis
.
Do
not
over-torque
banjo
bolts
.
"
Fill
and
bleed
power
steering
system
as
described
be-
low
.
Power
steering
system,
bleeding
and
filling
1
.
Wíth
engine
off,
fill
power
steering
fluid
reservoir
with
clean
fluid
.
Fill
levelto
MAX
mark
on
dipstick
.
STEERING
AND
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
320-
3
STEERING
GEAR
A
cutaway
of
the
power-assisted
rack-and-pinion
power
steering
gear
is
shown
in
Fig
.
4
.
The
rack
is
designed
to
be
maintenance
free
.
Pinion
Fig
.
4
.
Cutaway
of
rack-and-pinion
steering
gear
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Hydraulic
hoses
to
power
steering
pump
?he
steering
gear
and
linkage
require
no
maintenance
oth-
M10
banjo
bolt
.........
..
.
...
...
.
12
Nm
(9
ft-Ib)
er
than
alignment
and
a
periodic
inspection
for
worn
compo
M14
banjo
bolt
..............
..
..
35
Nm
(26
ft-Ib)
nents
.
M16
banjo
bolt
..............
...
.
40
Nm
(30
ft-Ib)
"
Power
steering
pump
to
bracket
Steering
gear
rack,
removing
and
installing
(self-locking
nuts)
.............
..
.
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
"
Power
steering
pump
bracket
to
engine
1
.
Empty
power
steering
fluid
reservoir
using
clean
sy-
block
or
oil
pan
(self-locking
nuts)
...
22
Nm
(16
ft-lb)
ringe
.
Do
not
reuse
fluid
.
2
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
and
cover
terminal
with
insulating
material
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.
2
.
Start
engine
.
Slowly
turn
steering
wheelfrom
lock
to
lock
a
minimum
of
two
times
.
3
.
Carefully
remove
airbag
from
frontof
steering
wheel
.
See
721
Airbag
System
(SRS)
.
Store
airbag
unit
in
a
sale
3
.
Turn
engine
off
and
check
fluid
leve¡,
adding
fluid
if
nec-
place
.
essary
.
4
.
Make
sure
front
wheelsare
pointed
straight
ahead
.
5
.
Remove
outer
tie
rod
ball
joínt
nuts,
thenseparate
outer
tie
rod
ends
from
steering
arms
using
appropriate
press
tools
.
6
.
Disconnect
power
steering
hose
from
fluid
reservoir
.
STEERING
GEAR
Page 270 of 759
320-
4
STEERING
AND
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
7
.
Remove
fluidline
banjo
bolt
from
steering
gear
.
See
9
.
Remove
steering
gearmounting
bolts
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
Re
Fig
.
5
.
move
steering
gear
from
subframe
crossmember
by
pulling
it
forward
.
CAUTION-
Plug
the
openings
in
the
pump
and
hoseends
to
prevent
dirt
from
entering
the
hydraulic
system
.
NOTE-
It
may
be
necessary
to
remove
other
components
to
gain
access
to
the
steering
gear
.
"
Make
sure
al¡
thread
bores,
bolts,
nuts,
splines
and
mating
surfaces
are
clean
.
Use
new
self-locking
nuts
wherever
applicable
.
"
Use
marks
made
during
removal
to
reassemble
steer-
ing
column
universal
jointto
steering
stub
shaft
.
Make
sure
wheels
are
straight
ahead
.
"
Use
a
new
sealing
washer
on
banjo
fitting
.
Do
not
over-
Fig
.
5
.
Fluid
hoses
and
banjo
bolts
at
steering
gear
(arrows)
.
torque
banjo
bolt
.
"
Install
airbag
to
the
steering
wheel
as
described
in
721
Airbag
System
(SRS)
.
8
.
Remove
lower
steeringshaft
universal
joint
pinch
bolt,
"
Fill
and
bleed
power
steering
system
as
described
ear-
then
pull
universal
joint
half
way
off
steering
gear
shaft
.
lier
.
Mark
relationship
between
shaft
and
universal
joint,
"
Have
thecar
professionally
aligned
.
then
remove
universal
joint
from
steering
gear
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
0013231
Fig
.
6
.
Steering
column
universal
joint
pinch
bolt
(arrow)
.
Mark
U-
joint
to
shaft
before
disconnecting
.
With
wheels
in
straight
ahead
position,
mark
on
steering
gear
(A)
should
align
with
split
seam
in
universal
joint
(B)
.
STEERING
GEAR
Fig
.
7
.
Steering
gear
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
Outer
tie
rod
end,
replacing
10
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
Tightening
Torques
"
Outer
tie
rod
end
to
steering
arm
.
.
..
45
Nm
(33
ft-Ib)
"
Steering
column
universal
joint
to
steering
gear
shaft
(self-locking
nut)
....
..
..
19
Nm
(14
ft-Ib)
"
Steering
gear
to
subframe
crossmember
M10
bolt
..............
.
...
.....
42
Nm
(32
ft-Ib)
"
Steering
fluíd
lines
M10
banjo
bolt
..
..
..
........
.....
12
Nm
(9
ft-Ib)
M14
banjo
bolt
..
..
..
...
..
...
....
35
Nm
(26
ft-lb)
M16
banjo
bolt
..
.......
..
..
.....
40
Nm
(30
ft-Ib)
1
.
Raise
car,
remove
outer
tie
rod
ball
joint
nut,
and
press
out
outer
tie
rod
end
ball
joint
as
described
above
.
2
.
Make
a
reference
measurement
of
outer
tie
rod
end
to
tie
rod
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
Record
measurement
.
NOTE-
Accurate
measuring
of
the
tie
rod
end
in
reference
to
the
tie
rod
will
help
approximate
correct
wheel
align-
mentwhen
new
parts
are
installed
.
Page 271 of 759
Fig
.
8
.
Measuring
tie
rod
end
position
(for
reference
only)
.
3
.
Loosen
outer
tie
rod
end
lock
nut
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
Lock
nut
4
.
Unscrew
tie
rod
end
from
steering
gear
.
0012143
"
Make
sure
all
threaded
parts
are
clean
.
Replace
self-
locking
nuts
and
inner
tie
rod
lockplate
.
"
Install
outer
tie
rod
end
to
new
tie
rod
using
reference
measurement
recorded
earlier
.
Fig
.
9
.
Outer
tie
rod
end
lock
nut
(arrow)
.
"
Have
car
professionally
aligned
.
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Make
sure
all
thread-
ed
parts
are
clean
.
Have
thecar
professionally
aligned
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Outer
tie
rod
end
losteering
arm
....
45
Nm
(33
ft-Ib)
"
Outer
tie
rod
end
lock
nut
..
.......
.
35
Nm
(26
ft-Ib)
Tie
rod,
replacing
1
.
Raise
car,
remove
outer
tie
rod
end
ball
jointnut,
and
press
out
outer
tie
rod
end
ball
joint
as
described
above
.
2
.
Make
a
reference
measurement
of
outer
tie
rod
end
to
tie
rod
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
Record
measurement
NOTE-
Accurate
measuring
of
the
tía
rod
end
in
reference
to
the
tie
rod
will
help
to
approximate
wheel
alignment
when
new
parts
are
installed
.
STEERING
AND
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
320-
5
3
.
Loosen
rack
boot
bellows
clamp
and
slide
bellows
back
.
Inspect
boot
for
any
signof
damage
.
Replace
if
necessary
.
4
.
Unlock
inner
tie
rod
end
lockplate
using
pliers
.
5
.
Using
special
tool,
unscrew
inner
tie
rod
end
from
steeringrack
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
Caster
and
Camber
Fig
.
10
.
Special
tool
(arrow)
installed
on
inner
tie
rod
end
.
6
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
Tightening
Torques
"
Outer
tie
rod
end
to
steering
arm
..
.
.
45
Nm
(33
ft-Ib)
"
Outer
tie
rod
end
lock
nut
..........
35
Nm
(26
ft-Ib)
"
Inner
tie
rod
to
steering
gear
.......
71
Nm
(52
ft-Ib)
Proper
handling,
stability,
tire
wear,
and
driving
ease
de-
pendupon
the
correct
alignment
of
al¡
four
wheels
.
The
front
axle
is
aligned
in
relation
to
the
rear
axie,
then
the
front
wheels
are
aligned
in
relation
to
one
another
.
This
is
known
as
a
four-
wheel
or
thrust-axis
alignment
.
The
BMW
E36
uses
a
sophisticated
multi-link
suspension
at
the
front
and
rear
of
the
car
.
Proper
alignment
requires
computerized
alignment
equipment
.
Front
and
rear
caster
and
Camber
are
both
fixed
by
the
de-
sign
of
the
car
.
Any
deviations
are
usually
the
result
of
worn
or
damaged
suspension
or
body
parts
.
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
Page 370 of 759
540-
4
SUNROOF
3
.
Disconnect
harness
connector
from
motor
and
remove
motor
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Be
sure
the
motor
is
in
the
"closed"
position
before
installing
it
to
the
sunroof
carrier
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
SLIDE-TILT
SUNROOF
0011813
Fig
.
8
.
Sunroof
motor
in
"closed"
position
.
Hole
(arrow)
in
large
gear
aligns
with
shafts
on
both
gears
(to
mid-1994)
.
NOTE-
On
cars
manufacturedfrom
mid-1994,
the
sunroof
mo-
tor
gearassembly
is
encased
and
cannot
be
seen
.
Be-
fore
installing
the
motor
in
the
roof,
connect
electrical
harness
connector,
operate
switch
to
rear
until
motor
stops,
then
to
front
until
motor
stops
.
Then
install
motor
in
roof
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Sunroof
motor
to
motor
carrier
.
.
.
.
.
2
.8
Nm
(25
in-lb)
Page 433 of 759
Headlight
switch,
replacing
1
.
Remove
left
side
dash
insert
and
disconnect
harness
connector
to
headlight
switch
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
3
.
Remove
nut
mounting
switch
to
dash
insert
.
See
Fig
.
11
.
Fig
.
11
.
Headlight
switch
mounting
nut
(arrow)
.
4
.
Pull
switch
out
from
housing
.
SWITCHES
AND
ELECTRICAL
ACCESSORIES
612-5
0012558
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Align
new
switch
to
dash
insert
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Headlight
switch
retaining
nut
.
......
2
Nm
(18
in-lb)
Foglight
switch,
replacing
0012559
Fig
.
10
.
Removing
headlightswitch
electrical
harness
connector
1
.
Remove
left
side
dash
insert,
as
described
earlier,
and
(arrow)
.
remove
foglight
switch
harness
connector
.
2
.
PA
off
headlight
switch
knob
.
Wrapping
adhesive
tape
aroundknob
facilitates
removal
.
spring
tabs
together
.
0012560
Fig
.
12
.
Fit
groove
on
headlightswitch
into
switch
bezel
ondash
insert
(arrows)
.
2
.
Slide
foglight
switch
out
of
dash
insert
by
sqúeezing
3
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Hazard
warning
switch,
replacing
1
.
Unclip
shift
boot
and
lift
up
from
shift
lever
console
.
Carefully
remove
insulation
pad
.
See
250
Gearshift
Linkage
.
2
.
Working
underneath
center
console,
push
hazard
warning
switch
up
and
out
of
console
with
your
fingers
.
3
.
Disconnect
harness
connector
from
switch
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Power
window
switch,
replacing
1
.
Unclip
shift
boot
and
lift
up
from
shift
lever
console
.
Carefully
remove
insulation
pad
.
See250
Gearshift
Linkage
.
2
.
Working
underneath
center
console,
push
window
switch
up
out
of
console
with
your
fingers
.
See
Fig
.
13
.
3
.
Disconnect
harness
connector
from
switch
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
INTERIOR
SWITCHES