power steering BMW 540i 1999 E39 Workshop Manual

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020 Maintenance
General ........................... .02 0.2
Special tools ........................ .02 0.2
Service Interval Indicator (Sll) ........... .02 0.3
Service Interval Indicator (Sll), resetting ... .02 0.3
Inspection I, Inspection 11 ............... .02 0.5
Maintenance Tables ................ .02 0.6
Fluid and Lubricant Specifications .. .02 0.9
Fluids and lubricants ................. .02 0.10
Engine Oil Service ................ .02 0.1 I
Engine oil. checking level ............. .02 0.12
Engine oil and filter. changing .......... .02 0-13
Engine Compartment Maintenance . .02 0.14
Accelerator and linkage ............... .02 0.14
Air filter. replacing ................... .02 0.1 4
Cooling system service ............... .02 0.15
Engine drive belt service .............. .02 0.16
Idlespeed .......................... 020-19
Catalytic converter and oxygen sensors .. .02 0.19
Power steering fluid, checking level ..... .02 0.20
Spark plugs ........................ .02 0.20
Spark plugs, replacing ................ .02 0.21
Interior ventilation microfilter, replacing ... .02 0.22
Other Mechanical Maintenance ..... .02 0.22
Battery, checking. cleaning. and replacing .02 0-22
Brake fluid. replacing ................. .02 0-24
Brake pad 1 rotor wear. checking ........ .02 0.24
Brake system, inspecting ............. .02 0.25
Parking brake. checking ............... 020-25
Clutch fluid. checking ................. 020-26
Differential oil level. checking ........... 020-26
Drive axle joint (CV joint) boots. inspecting 020-27
Exhaust system. inspecting ............ 020-27
Fuel filter. replacing .................. 020-27
Fuel tank and fuel lines. inspecting ...... 020-28
Suspension. front. inspecting ........... 020-29
Suspension. rear. inspecting ........... 020-29
Tires. checking inflation pressure ........ 020-29
Tires. rotating ....................... 020-29
Transmission service. automatic ........ 020-29
Transmission service. manual .......... 020-30
Transmission fluid. checking and filling
(manual transmission)
................ 020-30
Wheels. aligning ..................... 020-30
Body and Interior Maintenance ..... 020-31
Body and hinges. lubricating ........... 020-31
Exterior washing ..................... 020-31
Interior care ........................ 020-31
Leather upholstery and trim ............ 020-31
Polishing ........................... 020-32
Seat belts .......................... 020-32
Special cleaning ..................... 020-32
Washing chassis ..................... 020-32
Waxing ............................ 020-32
Windshield wiper blade maintenance ..... 020-33

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Table b. Inspection I Service (continued)
Checlt transmission and differential for
external lealts.
Check CV joint boots for damage or leaks.
Visually
check fuel tank, fuel lines, and
connections for
leaks.
New parts
Tools Required required
Check condition, position, and mounting
ol
exhaust system. Visually check and adjusl
if necessary.
Check power steering system for lealts.
Check power steering
fluid level and adjust
if necessary.
Check steering racidbox and tie rods for
tightness. Checit condition of front axle
joints, steering
linkage, and steering shaft
joints.
Check overall thickness of front and rear
bralte pads using
BMW special tool. If
replacement is necessary:
Examine brake disc surface.
Clean brake pad contact points in calipers
Grease wheel centering hubs.
Checlt thickness of parking brake linings
only when replacing rear brake shoes.
Checit operation of pariting brake and
adjust as necessary.
Checlt front control arm bushings for
damage or wear.
Check brake system connections and
lines
for leaks, damage, and incorrect
positioning Warm
engine
(~ealer service Irepair , required recommended lnformat~on
Check parking braite actuator. Adjust if
necessary
Check ail tire pressure (including spare)
and correct if necessary.
Checlt condition of tires (outer tread
surface), tread wear pattern: in case of
uneven wear, perform wheel alignment.
inspect entire body according to terms of
rust oerforation limited warrantv. (Must be
*:
4:
2 ~ perfdrmed at least every two years). I
Read out on-board diagnostic (OBD 11) fault
codes.
Checkengine coolant
system1 heater hose
connections for
leaks.
Checit coolant level and antifreeze
protection level. Add coolant as necessary.
* 100113010BD
I
170

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020-1 6
Maintenance
loose, hose is damaged, or connection is dirty or corroded.
Dried coolant has achalky appearance. Hoses should be firm
and springy. Replace any hose that is cracked, has become
soft and limp, or has been contaminated by oil.
4 As a preventive measure, replacement of the cooling system
hoses every four years is recommended. The illustration
shows examples of damage to coolant hoses. Any of these
conditions is cause for replacement (illustration courtesy of
/ Abrasion Damaged Hose Heat Damaged Hose 1 Gates Rubber Company, I~c.).
Engine drive belt, replacing
Drive belts and pulleys transfer power from the engine crank-
shaft to various accessories.
E39 models use two polyribbed
(serpentine) belts:
The outer belt turns the
NC compressor.
0 The inner, longer belt turns the alternator (generator), cool-
ant pump and power steering pump.
Inspect drive belts with the engine off. If the belt shows signs
of wear, cracking, glazing, or missing sections, it should be
replaced
immediately. To reduce the chance of belt failure
while driving, replacement of the belts every four years is
recommended.
WARNING -
Observe care when replacing belts. Personal injury could
result if a tensioner springs back into position uncontrolled.
CA UTIOI\C
Mark drive belt rotation direction if removing and reusing an
old belt.
NOTE-
When belts are replaced with new ones, store the old set in
the trunk for emergency use.
All models, use
BMW special tools 11 5 030 and 11 5 040 to
loosen and remove cooling fan and clutch from coolant
pump.
NOTE-
32 mm cooling fan nut has left-hand threads
If necessary, remove fan cowl from radiator.

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Maintenance
continue to operate as designed. Extending the replacement
interval may void the emission control warranty coverage.
See
180 Exhaust System for information on replacing the
oxygen sensors.
Tightening torque
Oxvoen sensor to exhaust
manifold 50 Nrn (37 ft-lb)
NOTE-
A special soclet for replacing the oxygen sensor is available
from most automotive parts stores. The soclet has
a groove
cut down one side to allow the sensor to be installed without
damaging the wire harness.
Power steering fluid, checking level
The power steering system is permanently filled and does not
have a drain. Routinely adding ATF is not required unless the
system is leaking.
4 To check power steering fluid level in fluid reservoir:
Park car on level ground with engine off.
Level is correct
if it is between MlN and MAX marks on
dipstick.
If level is below
MlN mark, add fluid to reservoir to bring
level up.
* Hand-tighten reservoir cap.
Power steering fluid
Dexron
1iiO ATF or equivalent
Spark plugs
E39 models through model year 1998 were equipped with
spark plugs with two electrodes. These are gapped to
0.7 mm
(0.028 in) by the manufacturer and are not adjustable.
Starting with 1999 models, long life spark plugs with
3 or four
electrodes were used. These can be retroactively fitted to
earlier
models. The recommended spark plug replacement
interval
forthese is 100,000 miles.The electrode gap in these
spark plugs is not adjustable.
Spark plug applications
M52 Bosch FBLDCR
M52 TU, M54 Bosch FGR7DQP or NGK BKRBEQUP
M62 to 7/97 Bosch F7LDCR or NGK BKR6EK
M62 from 7/97 Bosch F9LDCR
M62 TU Bosch FGR7DQP or NGK BKRGEQUP

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110-12
Engine Removal and Installation
4 Remove hoses from thermostat housing by releasing locks
(arrows). If applicable, detach electrical harness connector
for thermostat housing.
NOTE-
Two different types of hose fasteners are used on the E39
car; lock clamp type as shown above or standard band
clamps.
- On vehicles equipped with mechanical cooling fan: Remove
belt-driven cooling fan and radiator as described in
170 Ra-
diator and Cooling
System.
CAUTION-
32 mm radiator fan mounting nut has left hand threads.
4 Disconnect coolant hose (arrow) at rear left side of engine
above starter.
4 Disconnect coolant hose (arrow) at front left side of engine
mount.
- Unbolt power steering fluid reservoir and pull aside without
detaching hoses. Secure to fender with cord or stiff wire.

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Engine Removal and Installation
4 Working at E-box at right rear of engine compartment:
Disconnect engine electrical harness connectors
(arrows).
Lift off harness looms and lay over engine.
- Remove polyribbed drive belts. Mark direction of rotation if
belts will be reused. See 020 Maintenance.
- Remove exhaust system and transmission from car. See 180
Exhaust System, 230 Manual Transmission or 240 Auto-
matic Transmission.
NOJE-
Detach automatic transmission cooler lines from radiator, re-
move brackets holding lines to side of engine, andstore lines
in a clean environment.
- Remove power steering pump:
If necessary, remove steering pump pulley.
Remove front and rear pump mounting bolts.
Suspend pump from body using stiff wire.
4 Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts (arrows) and AIC
compressor from its mounting bracketwithoutdisconnecting,
distorting, or deforming any refrigerant lines. Suspend from
body using stiff wire.
4 If applicable, remove secondary air pump:
Remove hose at one-way valve
(A).
Remove bolts at support bracket on strut tower (arrows).
- Disconnect electrical harness from bottom of secondary
air pump.
Remove bracket from strut tower.

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-- Engine Removal and installation' -
Remove polyribbed A/C compressor belt:
Mark direction of belt travel if belts are to be reused.
Loosen bolts
(A).
Turn adjusting lug (B) clocltwise to release belt tension.
Working beneath car, remove power steering pump and air
conditioner compressor. Suspend from body using stiff wire.
Remove exhaust manifolds. See
180 Exhaust System.
< lnstall engine lifting device (BMW 11 0 000 or equivalent) to
front and rear engine supports and raise engine until it's
weight is supported. Detach engine mounts.
a Watch carefully for hoses and electrical wires that might
snag.
- installation is reverse of removal:
Replace all gaskets, O-rings and seals.
V-8 engine mounts have two sets of mounting holes. E39
cars use front most mounting holes.
* On cars with automatic transmission, use new O-rings at
ATF cooler lines.
Use new alignment sleeves when installing transmission.
Be sure engine drive belts properly engage pulley grooves.
When installing belt, preload tensioner to stop (toward
belt), then tighten tensioner clamping nut.
lnstall front exhaust pipes using new gasltets and copper
paste and new mounting hardware. See
180 Exhaust
System.
Change engine oil and filter. Check all other fluid levels as
described in
020 Maintenance.
Refill and bleed cooling system as described in
170 Radi-
ator and Cooling System.
CAUTION-
Do not interchange knoclc sensor harness connectors. Seri-
ous engine damage may result

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I Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
4 Drain engine coolant and remove coolant hoses:
Remove expansion tank cap on radiator.
Place a
3 gallon pail beneath engine to capture coolant
Remove coolant drain plug (arrow) located on exhaust
side of cylinder
2 of engine block.
4 Drain radiator into a 3 gallon pail by removing plastic drain
plug (arrow) completely.
Use caution when draining and disposing of engine coolant.
Coolant is poisonous andlethal to humans andpets. Pets are
attracted to coolant because of its sweet smell and taste.
Seek medical
attention immediately if coolant is ingested.
NOTE-
Catch and dispose of drained coolant according to local,
state, and federal laws.
4 Remove thermostat housing:
. Disconnect electrical harness connector at thermostat
housing.
. Remove hoses from thermostat hous~ng by releasing loclts
(arrows).
Unbolt
(4 bolts) and remove thermostat hous~ng.
- On vehicles equipped with mechanical cooling fan: Remove
belt-driven cooling fan and radiator shroud as described in
170 Radiator and Cooling System.
CAUTIOI\C
32 mm radiator fan mounting nut has left hand threads. r
4 Remove fasteners (arrows) from heater bypass tube. Pull
tube out of cylinder head and set to side, leaving heater hose
connected.
- Unbolt power steering fluid reservoir and pull aside without
disconnecting hoses. Secure to fender with cord or stiff wire.

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Lubrication system/
4 Install engine lifting tool at front of engine and raise engine
approximately
5 mm (114 in).
< Remove pinch bolt (arrow) at steering column universal joint
near steering rack. See
320 Steering and Alignment.
- Remove power steering pump, leaving hydraulic lines con-
nected to pump. Suspend pump using strong wire. See
320
Steering and Wheel Alignment.
NOTE-
For better access to power steering assembly, unbolt fluid
reservoir and suspend with wire.
Loosen upper nuts (arrow) in right and lefl engine mounts,
< Remove right and left lower engine mount nuts (arrow)
- On cars with automatic transmission, remove ATF cooler line
brackets from engine oil pan.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector at oil level sensor on
oil pan.

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Lubrication System
Disconnect electrical harness connect01
sensor.
. (arrow)
4 Remove lower oil pan bolts (arrows) and pan, oil
level
CAUTION-
If the lowerpan does not separate easily from upperpan, a
few taps with a rubber mallet should break it free. Do not pry
the oil pan loose.
Remove
NC drive belt tensioner.
Remove adjustment bolt
(B).
Remove retaining bolt (A) and remove tensioner from oil
pan.
- Remove power steering pump from engine block, leaving hy-
draulic lines connected. Suspend from chassis using stiff
wire. See
320 Steering and Wheel Alignment.