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11/2003

Testing of four-wheel drive vehicles using brake test and performance test stands

E30, E34, E46, E53, E83

Situation:

For operating BMW four-wheel drive vehicles on brake test stands, various guidelines apply
depending on the vehicle type.

Important.

Performance measurements on a single-axle roller-type test stand are generally
not allowed, as a total failure of the transfer case cannot be ruled out.

Affected vehicles:

Vehicles with four-wheel drive:

E30 (four-wheel drive)

from the start of series production

E34 (four-wheel drive)

05/1990 and 09/1991 to 12/1995

E46 (four-wheel drive)

from the start of series production

E53 (X5) from start of series production until 09/2003 and from 10/2003

E83 (X3) from the start of series production

Procedure: 

When testing four-wheel drive vehicles on brake test stands, follow the various particular
instructions according to the specifications in Enclosures 1 to 5 for the relevant vehicles:

1. 

Enclosure 1 E30 (four-wheel drive) 

2. 

Enclosure 2 E34 (four-wheel drive)

3. 

Enclosure 3 E46 (four-wheel drive)

4. 

Enclosure 4 E53 (X5)

5. 

Enclosure 5 E83 (X3)

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11.02.2013  14:23

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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