5 Series E39 520d (M47) TOUR
VS-24/Meyer
Baugruppe/Group: 23
23 02 02 (909)
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Datum/Date:
10/2002
Transmission hard to shift
E39, E46 with GS5-39DZ (F-transmission)
Complaint:
Increased force needed to disengage gears and/or increased force needed up to gear
escapement when engaging gears.
Notes:
The complaint is only to be considered if it occurs with the transmission at normal
operating temperature. The viscosity of the oil means that incorrect diagnosis
cannot be ruled out when the transmission is cold.
Please note also Service Information bulletin 23 03 98 (347) (Transmission hard to
shift) when conducting diagnosis.
Cause:
Catch pin catches in pilot bore.
Affected
vehicles:
E46, E39 with M57 engine
Manufacturing period: start of series production until March 2002
E46 with M47TU
Manufacturing period: September 2001 to March 2002
Remedy:
Improved selector fork lock. The improved version has been installed in series production
since April 2002.
Procedure:
In case of customer complaint, the catch pins for 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th and 5th/reverse gears
should be replaced as described in repair instructions
RAE3923-2330. The transmission must be removed to replace the catch pins.
Parts:
Part number:
Description of parts
Quantity:
23 11 7 525 048
Set of catch pins
3
23 31 1 222 988
Sealing cap
3
Reimbursement:
Material and labour costs incurred can be claimed through the usual warranty channels
subject to current warranty terms.
Defect code
23 00 93 34 00
This defect code is not contained in the official
Defect Code Catalogue but has been included in
the system, thus enabling warranty claims to be
processed.
Within the scope of a visit to the workshop - Install
catch pins:
Job number
00 53 972
Labour
SI Transmission hard to shift E39, E46 with GS5-39DZ (F-transmission)
BMW AG - TIS
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