BMW M3 1998 E36 Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: BMW, Model Year: 1998, Model line: M3, Model: BMW M3 1998 E36Pages: 759
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 232 of 759

240-
4
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION
REMOVALAND
INSTALLATION
Removal
and
installation
of
thetransmission
is
best
accom-
plished
on
a
lift
using
a
transmission
jack
.
Use
caution
and
safe
workshop
practices
when
working
beneath
car
and
low-
ering
transmission
.
WARNING
-
To
lift
the
vehicle
safely,
see010
Fundamentals
for
the
Do-it-Yourself
Owner
.
CAUTION-
"
Be
sure
the
vehicle
is
properly
supported
.
The
removal
of
the
transmission
may
upset
the
bal-
ance
of
the
vehicle
on
a
lift
.
"
Tilting
the
engine
to
remove
the
transmission
can
lead
to
damage
to
various
components
due
to
lack
of
clearance
.
-On
carswith
AST
remove
throttle
body
.
-Remove
brake
fluid
reservoir
if
necessary
.
Torx-head
bolts
are
used
to
mount
thetransmission
to
the
bellhousing
.
Be
sure
to
have
appropriate
tools
on
hand
before
starting
thejob
.
2
.
Install
engine
support
across
engine
bay
.
Raise
and
safely
support
vehicle
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
WARNING
-
"
When
raising
thecar
using
a
floor
jack
or
a
hy-
draulic
lift,
carefully
position
the
jack
pad
to
pre-
vent
damaging
the
car
body
.
A
suitable
liner
(wood,
rubber,
etc
.)
should
be
placed
between
the
jack
and
the
car
to
prevent
body
damage
.
"
Watch
the
jack
closely
.
Make
sure
it
stays
stable
and
does
not
shift
or
tilt
.
As
the
car
is
raised,
the
car
may
roll
slightty
and
the
jack
may
shift
.
CAUTION-
Removal
of
transmission
will
cause
engine
to
tip
unlessengine
support
is
used
.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Fig
.
6
.
Engine
support
equipment
used
to
support
engine
from
above
before
removing
transmission
.
3
.
Raise
vehicle
to
gain
access
to
underside
of
car
.
4
.
Drain
ATF
from
transmission
as
described
earlier
.
5
.
Disconnect
oxygen
sensor
harness
.
Remove
exhaust
system,
and
exhaust
heat
shield
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
Transmission,
removing
and
installing
6
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.
7
.
With
selector
lever
in
Park,
disconnect
shift
selector
le-
ver
cable
from
lever
and
remove
cable
bracket
.
Hold
CA
UTION-
linkage
clamping
bolt
stationary
when
loosening
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
clamping
nut
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
vi¡¡
.
Fig
.
7
.
Selector
lever
cable
clamping
nut
(A)
.
Loosen
cable
clamping
nut
(B)
and
remove
cable
from
bracket
.
Always
counterholdclamping
bolt
when
loosening
nut
.
Page 233 of 759

8
.
Disconnect
main
harness
connector
from
transmission
by
turning
its
bayonet
lock
ring
counterclockwise
.
Re-
move
wiring
harness
from
transmission
housing
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
8
.
Harness
connector
at
automatic
transmission
.
9
.
Where
applicable,
disconnect
harness
connector
from
speed
sensor
at
top
óf
transmission
.
10
.
Disconnect
transmission
cooler
line
clamps
from
en-
gine
.
Disconnect
lines
from
transmission
.
11
.
Support
transmission
with
transmission
jack
.
Remove
reinforcing
cross
brace
(if
applicable)
and
transmission
support
crossmember
.
NOTE-
Note
installation
positionof
support
crossmember
.
12
.
Remove
access
plug
in
cover
plate
on
right
side
of
en-
gine
block
and
remove
torqueconverter
bolts
.
Turn
crankshaft
to
access
boits
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
240-
5
Bellhousing
access
hole
Socket
wrench
Fig
.
9
.
Access
andremove
torque
converter
boits
through
hole
in
bellhousing
cover
.
0
A
fij
13
.
Remove
bellhousing-to-engine
mounting
bolts
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
Transmission-to-engine
Torx-head
mounting
bolts
.
Fig
.
10
.
0012592
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
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 235 of 759

GENERAL
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
................
.
.
.
250-1
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
...
.
.........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
250-3
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Gearshift
mechanism,
adjusting
GEARSHIFT
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
.
..........
.
.
.
250-1
(automatictransmission)
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
250-3
Gearshift
lever,
removing
Gear
position/neutral
safety
switch,
replacing
(manual
transmission)
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.......
250-1
(automatic
transmission)
..
.
.
.
.........
.
.
250-4
Gearshift
lever,
installing
Automatic
shiftlock,
checking
function
(manual
transmission)
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.......
250-2
(automatic
transmission)
..
..
...
.
.
.
....
..
250-5
Shiftinterlock,
checking
function
(automatic
transmission)
.......
.
.
.
.....
.250-6
GENERAL
This
repair
group
covers
transmission
gearshift
and
linkage
service
.
Special
service
tools
are
required
for
some
of
the
proce-
dures
given
here
.
To
gain
access
to
the
complete
gearshift
mechanism
ít
is
necessary
to
remove
the
exhaust
system
and
the
driveshaft
as
described
in
180
Exhaust
System
and260
Driveshaft
.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
Gearshift
lever,
removing
(manual
transmission)
The
manual
transmission
gearshift
linkage
is
shown
in
Fig
.1
.
Use
thisillustration
asaguide
when
removing
and
installing
the
linkage
.
1
.
Pull
straight
upon
shift
knob
lo
remove
it
from
shift
lever
.
NOTE
-
Removal
of
the
shift
knob
will
require
about
90
lbs
.
of
force
.
2
.
Pry
upon
rear
of
shift
boot
tounclip,
then
remove
boot
from
front
retainers
.
3
.
Raise
vehicle
togain
access
to
underside
of
vehicle
.
WARNING
-
Make
sure
thecar
is
stable
and
well
supported
at
afl
times
.
Use
a
professional
automotive
lift
orjackstands
designed
for
the
purpose
.
A
floor
jack
is
not
adequate
support
.
250
Gearshift
Linkage
GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
250-1
Fig
.1
.
Manual
transmission
gearshift
linkage
.
4
.
Disconnect
oxygen
sensorharness
connectors
.
Re-
move
completeexhaust
system
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
Page 236 of 759

250-2
GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
5
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See260
Driveshaft
.
9
.
Release
gearshift
lever
retaining
ring
from
below
by
turningspecial
tool
90°(
1
/4
turn)
counterclockwise
.
See
6
.
Support
transmission
with
transmission
jack
.
Remove
Fig
.
4
.
crossmember
from
rear
of
transmission
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
Fig
.
2
.
Rear
transmission
crossmember
(arrow)
.
7
.
Lower
rear
of
transmission
to
access
gearshift
linkage
.
CAUTION-
Tilting
the
engine
to
lower
thetransmission
can
lead
to
damage
to
various
componente
due
to
lackof
clearance
.
-On
cars
with
AST
remove
throttle
body
.
-Remove
brake
fluid
reservoir
if
necessary
.
0013135
8
.
Working
below
transmission,
disconnect
shift
rod
from
gearshift
lever
.
Note
washers
on
either
side
of
shift
rod
end
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
v
clip
Shift
rod
Fig
.
3
.
Pull
off
shift
rod
retaining
clip
in
direction
of
arrow
(t)
;
disen-
gage
shift
rod
from
gearshift
lever
(2)
.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
BMW
Tool
No
.
25
1
110
orequivalent
Fig
.
4
.
Shift
lever
retaining
ring
being
removed
using
BMW
special
tool
25
1
110
.
10
.
Raise
transmission
and
temporarily
instan
transmission
crossmember
.
11
.
Lower
vehicle
.
Working
from
inside
passengercom-
partment,
pull
upon
gearshift
lever
to
remove
it
togeth-
erwith
retaining
ring
and
rubber
grommet
.
Gearshift
lever,
installing
(manual
transmission)
6532
1
.
Instan
shift
lever,
aligninglocking
tabs
with
openings
in
shift
console
.
Press
down
on
retaining
ring
until
it
clicks
into
place
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
\
Retaining
Fig
.
5
.
Shift
lever
retaining
ring
.
Fit
plastic
tabs
into
slots
of
shift
con-
sole(arrows)
.
Page 237 of 759

2
.
Install
rubber
grommet
with
arrow
pointing
forward
.
In-
AUTOMATic
TRANSMISSION
stall
shift
rod
and
shift
boot
.
GEARSHIFT
NOTE-
Install
rubbergrommet
correctly
so
that
is
seals
outwa-
ter
.
4
.
Install
driveshaft
and
heat
shield
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.
Manual
valveleven
(at
transmission)
Fig
.
6
.
Automatic
transmission
gearshift
assembfy
.
Shift
cable
GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
250-
3
The
automatic
transmission
shift
mechanism
is
shown
in
Fig
.
6
.
Use
the
illustration
as
a
guide
when
servícing
the
gear-
shift
mechanism,
including
shift
cable
replacement
.
3
.
Connect
shift
rod
to
shift
lever
.
Install
transmission
crossmember
.
Lift
transmission
and
tighten
crossmem-
Gearshift
mechanism,
adjusting
ber
bolts
.
(automatictransmission)
NOTE-
1
.
Position
selector
lever
in
Park
.
Beforeconnecting
the
shift
rod
to
the
lever,
be
sure
the
2
.
Raise
vehicle
to
gain
access
to
shift
linkage
.
gearshift
leven
is
facing
the
correct
way
as
illustrated
in
Fig
.
1
.
WARNING
-
Make
sure
thecan
is
stable
and
well
supported
at
all
times
.
Use
a
professional
automotive
lift
or
jack
stands
designed
for
the
purpose
.
5
.
Reinstall
exhaust
system
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
Connect
oxygen
sensor
harness
connectors
.
3
.
Loosen
selector
cable
clamping
nut
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
6
.
Lower
vehicle
.
Insta¡¡
shift
boot
cover
.
Push
shift
knob
4
.
Push
shift
lever
forwardtoward
engine(Park
position)
onto
lever
.
while
applying
light
pressure
on
cable
end
.
Tighten
ca-
ble
clamping
nut
.
Tightening
Torques
NOTE-
"
Driveshaft
to
final
drive
Do
not
overtighten
the
nut
so
that
it
twists
the
cable
.
flange
(with
U-joint)
.
..
.
.....
.
.
See
250
Driveshaft
"
Flex-disc
to
driveshaft
or
transmission
flange
...
.
.......
See
250
Driveshaft
Tightening
Torque
"
Transmission
crossmember
"
Shift
cable
clamping
nut
.......
10-12
Nm
(75-9
ft-Ib)
to
body
(M8)
.
.
.
...
..............
21
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
/S
r\
1
1
Gear
position/
neutral
safetyswitch
Automatic
shilo
solenoid
id
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
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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
.
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Fig
.
10
.
Align
contact
slide
(1)
with
slot
in
switch
housing
(2)
before
in-
stalling
gear
position/neutral
safety
switch
.
Fig
.
11
.
Engage
release
button
pin
to
hole
in
pull
rod
before
installing
The
automatic
shiftlock
uses
an
electríc
solenoid
to
lock
the
selector
lever
in
P
or
N
.
Depressing
the
foot
brake
withthe
ig-
nition
on
energizes
the
solenoid,
allowingthe
lever
to
be
moved
into
a
drive
gear
.
The
solenoid
is
energized
only
when
the
engine
speed
is
below
2,500
rpmand
thevehicle
speed
is
below
3
mph
.
The
solenoid
ís
mounted
in
the
right-hand
side
of
theselector
lever
housing
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
1
.
With
engine
running
and
car
stopped,
place
selector
le-
ver
in
P
or
N
.
2
.
Without
depressing
brake
pedal,
check
that
selector
le-
ver
is
locked
in
position
P
or
N
.
3
.
Depress
brakepedal
firmly
.
Solenoid
should
be
heard
to
energize
.
GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
250-
5
Fig
.
12
.
Automatic
shiftlock
prevents
drive
gear
selection
until
the
brakepedal
is
depressed
.
4
.
Check
thatselector
lever
can
now
be
moved
out
of
P
or
N
.
NOTE
-
The
next
test
should
be
performed
in
anopen
area
with
the
parking
brake
on
and
with
extreme
caution
.
5
.
With
selector
lever
in
P
or
N
and
brake
pedal
de-
pressed,
raise
engine
above
2,500
rpm
.
Check
that
se-
lector
lever
cannotbe
moved
outof
P
or
N
.
shift
lever
handle
.
If
any
faults
are
found
check
the
electrical
operation
of
the
shiftlock
solenoid
and
check
for
wiring
faultsto
or
from
the
Automatic
shiftiock,
checking
function
transmission
control
module(TCM)
.
See610
Electrical
(automatic
transmission)
Component
Locations
and
Electrical
Wiring
Diagrams
.
NOTE
-
The
solenoid
is
controlled
viathe
TCM,
using
brakepedal
position,
engine
speed,
and
road
speed
as
con-
trolling
inputs
.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
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250-
6
GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
Shift
interlock,
checking
function
1
.
Shift
selectorlever
to
park
(P)
position
and
turn
ignition
(automatic
transmission)
The
shift
interlock
usesa
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
selectorlever
is
in
P
.
Fig
.
13
.
Fig
.
13
.
Shift
interlock
serves
two
safety
functions
:
1)
it
locks
shift
le-
ver
in
park
(P)
when
thekey
is
removed,
and
2)
it
prevents
re-
moval
of
key
untilshift
lever
is
moved
into
P
.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
Latchirig
Gate
0012714
key
to
the
"zero"
(off)
position
.
2
.
Remove
ignition
key
.
Check
that
selectorlever
cannot
be
shifted
out
of
P
position
.
NOTE-
"
lt
must
only
be
possible
to
remove
ignition
key
with
selector
lever
in
P
position
.
"
Shiftinterlock
cable
must
not
be
kinked
.
3
.
Turn
ignition
keyon
and
depressbrakepedal
.
Check
that
selectorlever
moves
freely
from
gear
to
gear
.
4
.
With
the
selectorlever
in
a
gear
position
other
than
P,
attempt
to
move
thekey
to
the
zero
position
.
The
key
shouldnot
go
into
the
zero
position
.
If
any
faults
arefound
check
the
cable
for
kinks
and
theca-
ble
attachment
points
for
damage
or
faults
.