reverse BMW 328i 1997 E36 Repair Manual
Page 231 of 759
2
.
On
MS
270R/A4S
310R
transmissions
:
Remove
front
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
Rmoval
.
and
rear
oil
sump
mounting
bolts
andremove
sumps
"
Always
replace
sea¡
for
drain
plug
and
al¡
gasket(s)
andand
sump
gaskets
.
O-rings
.
"
Clean
sump
and
sump
magnet(s)
using
a
lint-free
NOTE-
cloth
.
The
MS
270
R/A4S
310
R
transmissions
may
be
fitted
"
On
MS
270R/A4S310R
transmissions
:
Use
new
bolts
with
ASE
(inch)
bolts
.
at
sump
and
tighten
bolts
in-line,
one
after
other
(do
nottighten
bolts
in
a
cross-wise
pattern)
.
3
.
On
A5S
310Z
transmission
:
Remove
oil
sump
mount-
"
On
MS
310Z
transmission,
be
sureto
instan
rounded
ing
bolts
and
brackets,
noting
position
of
brackets
.
Re-
sump
clamping
brackets
at
corners
of
sump
.
move
"
Fill
transmission
with
approved
fluid
.
sump
and
sump
gasket
.
"
Check
fluid
level
as
described
under
ATF
leve¡,
4
.
Remove
ATF
otra¡ner
mount¡ng
screws
and
remove
checking
.
strainer
together
with
gasket
orO-ring
.
See
Fig
.
4
or
Fig
.
5
.
Fig
.
4
.
A4S
270R/A4S310R
fluid
strainer
mounting
boits
(arrows)
.
Fig
.
5
.
A5S
310Z
fluid
strainer
mounting
boits
(arrows)
.
0013230
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
240-
3
NOTE-
Use
newsump
bolts
purchased
from
BMW
.
Alternative-
ly,
clean
old
bolts
and
coat
with
Loctite®
thread
locking
compound
or
equivalent
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
Capacity
(refill
only)
"
MS
270R/A4S310R
Removal
of
large
sump
only
........
3
.0liters
(3.2
qt)
Removal
ofboth
sumps
...........
5
.0liters(5
.3
qt)
"
MS
310Z
..
..
..................
3
.3liters
(3.5
qt)
Tightening
Torques
"
ATF
drain
plug
to
ATF
sump
MS
270R/A4S
310R
..........
..
25
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
MS
310Z(M10
plug)
..........
..
16
Nm
(12
ft-Ib)
"
ATF
fill
plug
to
ATF
sump
MS
270R/A4S
310R
..........
..
33
Nm
(24
ft-Ib)
MS
310Z(M30
plug)
.....
..
..
:.
100
Nm
(74
ft-Ib)
"
ATF
strainer
to
valve
body
MS
270R/A4S
310R
.....
..
.
...
.
20
Nm
(15
ft-Ib)
MS
310Z
..............
..
.
...
..
6
Nm
(53
in-lb)
"
ATF
sump
to
transmission
MS
270R/A4S
310R
(M6)
.
..
.
..
...
12
Nm
(9
ft-¡b)
MS
310Z
(M6)
..........
..
.
..
...
6
Nm
(53
in-¡b)
TRANSMISSION
SERVICE
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 259 of 759
Fig
.
3
.
ABS
wheel
speed
sensor
mounting
bolt
(arrow)
.
NOTE-
Note
flats
on
stabilizer
bar
linkball
joint
for
placement
of
open
end
wrench
.
CAUTION-
Do
not
remove
center
strut
retaining
nut
.
8
.
Lower
strut
assembly
from
car
.
NOTE-
Store
the
removed
strut
assembly
upríght
.
Do
not
allow
it
to
líe
horizontally
or
upside-down
for
any
lengthoftime
.
If
íncorrect
storage
has
occurred,
place
the
strut
assembly
upríght
wíth
the
rod
fully
extended
for
at
least
24
hours
.
0012117
FRONT
SUSPENSION
310-3
6
.
Unbolt
splash
shield
and
steering
arm
from
strut
.
Sus-
Fig
.
4
.
Strut
and
steering
arm
assembly
.
pend
steering
arm
assembly
from
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.
See
Fig
.
4
.
1
.
Nut
6
.
Bolt
2
.
Strut
7
.
Bolt
3
.
ABS
wheel
speed
sensor
8
.
Flat
washer
4
.
Cable
holder
9
.
Self-locking
nut
5
.
Steering
arm
10
.
Washer
11
.
Bolt
9
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Be
sure
to
use
new
CAUTION-
self-locking
nuts
and
bolts
.
The
steering
arm
ball
joint
can
be
damaged
if
the
"
Use
new
steering
arm
mounting
bolts,
or
clean
bolts
arm
is
allowed
to
hang
unsupported
.
and
use
Locktite
®
270
orequivalent
thread-locking
compound
.
7
.
Support
strut
assembly
from
below
.
From
above,
re-
"
On
M3
models
:
When
attaching
stabilizer
link
to
strut,
move
three
strut
mounting
nuts
on
strut
tower
.
use
a
thin
wrench
to
hold
flats
on
link
parallelto
strut
.
"
Have
car
professionally
aligned
When
job
is
complete
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Brake
caliper
to
steering
arm
......
110
Nm
(81
ft-lb)
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
.........
100±10
Nm
(74
t7
ft-Ib)
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
to
strut
(M3)
.....
.
59
Nm
(44
ft-lb)
"
Steering
arm
to
strut
housing
"
(encapsulated
bolts-always
replace)
107
Nm
(78
ft-lb)
"
Strut
assembly
to
strut
tower
(self-locking
nuts)
........
...
..
..
.
24
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
SHOCK
ABSORBERS
AND
SPRINGS
Page 260 of 759
310-
4
FRONT
SUSPENSION
Strut
assembly,
disassembling
and
assembling
-
Be
sure
upper
spring
pad
is
correctly
installed
to
upper
NOTE-
spring
plate
and
spring
end
is
correctly
seated
in
up-
Springs
andlor
struts
should
always
be
replaced
in
per
and
lower
spring
plates
.
pairs
.
"
Use
a
new
self-locking
top
(center)
nut
.
Tighten
nut
fui-
¡y
before
releasing
spring
compressor
.
Replacing
the
upper
strut
mount,
spring
and
strut
requires
"
Have
car
professionally
aligned
when
job
is
complete
.
that
the
strut
first
bedisassembled
.
For
a
guide
to
the
parts
during
strut
replacement,
see
Fig
.
5
.
Tightening
Torques
WARNING-
"
Upper
strut
mount
to
strut
shaft
(seif-locking
nut)
Do
not,attempt
to
disassemble
thestruts
without
a
shaft
with
external
hexagon
......
..
65
Nm
(48
ft-1b)
springcompressordesignedspecificallyforthisjob
.
shaft
with
interna¡
hexagon
.......
..
44
Nm
(32
ft-Ib)
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
........
.100±10
Nm
(74
±7
ft-lb)
1
.
Remove
strut
assembly
as
described
earlier
.
Place
in
secure
support
.
Ride
Height
2
.
Using
spring
compressor,
compress
spring
until
spring
force
onupper
mount
is
relieved
.
Ride
height
is
measured
from
the
lower
edge
of
the
wheel
arch
to
the
bottom
edge
of
the
wheel
rim
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
WARNING
-
Make
sure
the
spring
compressor
grabs
the
spring
lf
the
ride
height
is
outside
the
specification
listed,
new
fully
and
securely
before
compressing
it
.
springs
should
be
installed
.
Be
sure
to
have
theold
spring
code
number
on
hand
when
ordering
new
spring
.
3
.
Pry
protective
cover
off
top
ofstrut
assembly,
then
re-
move
top
(center)
nut
andwasher
whileholding
strut
NOTE-
shaftstationary
The
spring
part
number
is
stamped
near
the
end
of
the
spring
cofls
.
4
.
Remove
upper
strut
mount
and
related
components
.
5
.
Release
spring
compressor
carefully
and
evenly,
allow-
ing
spring
lo
expand
slowly
1
Self-locking
hex
nut
Absorber/
Flat
washer
bump
stop
Nut
Cover
Upper
~
strut
mount
Pin
Z
Piston
bellows
Flat
washer
r
i
t1
~
1
Upper
spring
plate
1
1
1
Upper
spring
pad
I
1
-
,
Lower
spring
pad
-
Í
0012136
Fig
.
5
.
Front
spring,
spring
plate
and
related
parts
.
SHOCKABSORBERS
AND
SPRINGS
6
.
Assembly
is
reverse
of
disassembly,
noting
the
follow-
ing
:
Table
a
lists
front
suspension
ride
height
specifications
.
These
specifications
apply
to
a
car
in
a
normally
loaded
posi-
tion
.
When
checking
ride
height
or
installing
suspension
com-
ponents
that
require
thecar
to
be
"normally
loaded,"load
the
car
as
follows
:
Page 262 of 759
310-
6
FRONT
SUSPENSION
3
.
Working
at
steering
arm,
remove
control
arm
balljoint
nut
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
Press
ball
joint
out
ofsteering
arm
.
Fig
.
8
.
Control
arm
ball
joint
nut
at
steering
arm
(arrow)
.
4
.
Remove
control
arm
to
subframe
crossmember
ball
joint
nut
.
Separate
ball
joint
from
crossmember
.
Work-
ing
at
other
end
of
control
arm,
remove
bolts
attaching
control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
Fig
.
9
.
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
bolts
(arrows)
.
0012117
0011960
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Make
sure
al¡
thread
bores,
bolts,
nuts
and
mating
surfaces
are
clean
.
Use
new
self-locking
nutsor
bolts,
where
applicable
.
WARNING-
"
Do
not
reuse
self-locking
nuts
or
bolts
.
They
are
designed
to
be
used
only
once
and
may
failif
re-
used
.
"
Bolts
and
nuts
coated
with
a
focking
compound
from
the
factory
shouldnot
be
refnstalled
.
Always
replace`micro-encapsulated"
fasteners
such
as
the
steering
arm-to-strutbolts
.
CONTROL
ARMS
Tightening
Torques
"
Control
arm
balljoint
to
subframe
crossmember
.
..
...
...
.
.
85
Nm
(62
ft-Ib)
"
Control
arm'ball
joint
to
steering
arm
.
65
Nm
(48
ft-Ib)
"
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body
.
.
47
Nm
(34
ft-Ib)
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
to
control
arm
(M8)
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
.
...
...
.
.
100±10
Nm
(74±7
ft-Ib)
Outer
control
arm
ball
joint,
replacing
(except
M3
models)
On
all
models
except
Mas,
the
outer
balljoint
is
available
as
a
replacement
part
.
The
ball
joint
can
be
replaced
with
the
control
arm
installed
.
Special
tools
are
requiredto
replace
the
balljoínt
.
Read
the
procedure
through
before
beginning
thejob
.
1
.
Disconnect
stabilizer
bar
link
from
control
arm
asde-
scribed
later
in
this
repair
group
.
NOTE-
On
M3
models,
the
stabilizer
bar
link
attaches
to
the
strut
.
tt
fs
not
necessary
to
disconnect
the
stabilizer
bar
link
on
M3
models
for
thfs
repair
procedure
.
2
.
Loosen
nut
for
balljointuntil
it
contacts
steering
arm
.
3
.
Using
a
suitable
ball
joint
tool,
separate
joint
from
steer-
íng
arm
.
Remove
ball
joint
mounting
nut
and
pullball
joint
out
of
steering
arm
.
4
.
Mark
position
of
balljoint
guide
to
control
arm
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
0012718
Fig
.
10
.
Mark
installed
position
of
ball
joint
guide
to
control
arm
(sr-
row)
.
5
.
Move
suspension
strut
out
of
way
and
press
ball
joint
out
of
control
arm
.
Page 263 of 759
6
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
"
Make
sure
control
arm
ball
joint
taper
bore
is
clean
and
free
of
any
corrosion
.
"
Press
new
balljoint
into
position,
making
sure
to
align
balljoint
guide
with
mark
made
earlier
.
"
Verify
that
locking
clip
on
new
ball
joint
faces
towards
center
of
vehicle
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Control
arm
ball
jointto
steering
arm
.
65
Nm
(48
ft-Ib)
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
to
control
arm
(M8)
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
.
...
...
.
.
100±10
Nm
(74t7
ft-lb)
Control
arm
bushing,
replacing
Control
arm
bushings
should
aiways
be
replaced
in
pairs
and
the
two
bushings
and
bushing
carriers
should
have
the
same
markings,
indicating
same
manufacturer
.
1
.
Raisecar
.
WARNING-
Make
sure
that
the
car
is
firmly
supportedonjackstandsdesigned
for
the
purpose
.
Place
the
jackstands
beneath
a
structural
chassis
point
.
Do
not
place
jack
stands
undersuspension
parts
.
2
.
Unbolt
control
arm
bushing
carrier
from
body
.
3
.
Mark
installed
position
of
bushing
to
control
arm
.
See
Fig
.
11
.
assembly
off
control
arm
.
lnl~
0012145
FRONT
SUSPENSION
310-
7
NOTE-
The
kerosene-like
special
lubricant
is
used
only
asan
aid
in
installing
the
bushing
to
the
control
arm
stub
.
Workmustbe
carried
out
in
as
short
a
time
as
possible
.
Within
30
minutes
the
control
arm
bushing
will
be
`glued"
in
position
on
the
control
arm
.
CAUTION-
BMW
part
numbers
areprovided
for
reference
only
and
are
subject
to
change
.
Always
rely
on
an
authorized
BMW
dealerparts
department
for
the
most
up-to-date
information
.
6
.
Press
new
rubber
control
arm
bushing
assembly
onto
the
end
of
control
arm
to
proper
depth
(as
marked)
.
NOTE-
Be
sure
toreinstall
the
bushing
carrier
to
the
control
arm
correctly
.
The
carrier
has
centering
bores
on
side
.
This
side
must
face
up
towards
body
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
Fig
.
12
.
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
centering
bores
must
face
up
.
7
.
Immediately
bolt
control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body,
torque
boits
and
lower
car
to
ground
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body
.
.
47
Nm
(34
ft-ib)
Fig
.
11
.
Before
removingbushing
from
control
arm,
mark
installed
po-
sition
of
old
bushing
to
control
arm
.
Insta¡¡
new
bushing
in
same
position
.
8
.
With
car
lowered
to
ground
and
loaded
as
described
earlier,
bounce
suspensiona
few
times,
then
leave
car
4
.
Using
appropriate
press
tools,
pull
control
arm
bushing
undisturbed
for
a
minimum
of
30
minutes
.
CAUTION-
5
.
Coat
end
of
control
arm
with
BMW
special
lubricant
I
Failure
to
follow
the
above
procedure
may
impair
part
no
.
8122
9
407284
.
the
car's
handling
and
stability
.
CONTROLARMS
Page 265 of 759
STABILIZER
BAR
Stabilizer
bar,
removing
and
installing
Stabilizer
bar
link
arrangements
differ
slightly
among
mod-
els
.
In
most
models
the
links
attach
lo
the
control
arms
near
the
outboard
end
.
OnM3
models
the
links
attach
lo
the
strut
assemblies
.
1
.
Raise
car
and
remove
both
front
wheels
.
WARNING
-
Make
sure
that
the
car
is
firmly
supported
on
jack
stands
desígned
for
the
purpose
.
Place
the
jack
stands
beneath
a
structural
chassís
point
.
Do
not
place
jack
stands
under
suspension
parts
.
uul
Fig
.
15
.
Disconnect
stabilizer
bar
connecting
link
at
bar
(arrow)
.
(3181
model
shown
.
M3
stabilizer
link
attaches
lo
strut
.)
FRONT
SUSPENSION
310-
9
14
.
Insta¡¡
a
new
grease
cap,
using
Loctite
©
638
sealant
or
3
.
Remove
two
stabilizer
bar
bushing
brackets
on
left
and
equivalent
.
Insta¡¡
wheel
and
lower
car
.
right
sides
.
Remove
bar
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Use
new
seif-lockíng
Tightening
Torque
núts
on
connecting
links
.
"
Brake
rotor
lo
wheel
hub
..........
16
Nm
(12
ft-Ib)
"
On
M3
models
:
When
attaching
stabilizer
link
lostrut
"
Collar
nut
lo
stubaxle
.
.........
290
Nm
(214
ft-Ib)
orlobar,
usea
thin
wrench
lo
hold
flats
on
link
parallel
"
Brake
caliper
losteering
arm
......
110
Nm
(81
ft-Ib)
lo
strut
.
"
Road
wheel
lo
hub
...
...
.
.
.
100±10
Nm
(74t7
ft-Ib)
NOTE-
Installation
of
the
stabilizer
bar
is
easiest
with
thecar
leve¡
(front
wheels
at
the
same
height),
and
as
near
to
normal
ride
height
as
possible
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Stabilizer
bar
bushing
brackets
lo
subframe
crossmember
...
..
.
..
.
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
bracket
lo
control
arm
................
.
.
.
.
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-1b)
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
lo
stabilizer
bar
(M10)
.............
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
lostrut
or
bar
(M3)
.
59
Nm
(44
ft-Ib)
SUBFRAME
CROSSMEMBER
The
subframe
crossmember
provides
rigid
mounting'poínts
2
.
Remove
stabilizer
bar
connecting
link
from
stabilizer
for
the
engine,
suspension,
and
steering
components
.
The
baron
left
and
right
sides
.
See
Fig
.
15
.
crossmember
is
not
normally
subject
lo
wear
and
should
ohly
be
replaced
if
structurally
damaged
.
Removing
the
subframe
crossmember
requires
engine
lift-
ing
equipment
lo
support
theweight
of
tfhe
engine
from
above
so
that
the
subframe
can
be
removed
from
below
.
WARNING-
Removal
or
replacement
of
the
subframe
cross-
member
may
affect
suspension
and
steering
geom-
etry,
including
front
wheel
afignment
.
Make
appropriate
matching
marks
during
removal
and
have
the
front
end
aligned
once
repairs
are
com-
plete
.
Subframe
crossmember,
removing
and
installing
1
.
Using
enginesupport
equipment,
raise
engine
until
weight
of
engine
is
supported
.
See
110EngineRe-
moval
and
Installation
.
See
Fig
.
16
.
2
.
Raise
car
andremove
front
wheels
.
WARNING-
Make
sure
that
the
car
is
firmly
supportedon
jack
stands
desígned
for
the
purpose
.
Place
the
jack
stands
beneatha
structural
chassís
point
Do
not
place
jack
standsundersuspension
parts
.
SUBFRAME
CROSSMEMBER
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)