3 Series E36 316i (M40) SAL
![background image](/bmw/3_Series_E36/316i_M40_SAL/page-43001.png)
VS-24/Meyer
Baugruppe/Group: 23
23 01 02 (881)
Weltweit
all countries
Datum/Date:
10/2002
Update: 04/2003
Transmission hard to shift
E36/7, E38, E39, E46 E53 with S5D 260Z/280Z/310Z/320Z
(C-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.
When conducting diagnosis, please note also Service Information bulletin 23 03 98
(347) (Transmission hard to shift).
Cause:
Catch pin catches in pilot bore.
Affected vehicles:
E46 M47 start of series production until August 2001
E46 M47 (318d) start of series production until March 2002
E46 M52TU B28, M54 B30 start of series production until March 2002
E39 M47 start of series production until March 2002
E39 M52TU B28, M54 B30, M62 B35 start of series production until March 2002
E39 M54 B25 (Touring) start of series production until March 2002
E53 M54 B30 start of series production until March 2002
E36/7 M52TU B28, M54 B30 start of series production until March 2002
E36/7 S50/S52 start of series production until July 2000
E36/7 S54 start of series production until March 2002
E38 M51, E38 M52TU B28, M54 B30, M62 B35 start of series production until end of series
production
Remedy:
Modified 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 RAE3923-23330. 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.
SI Transmission hard to shift E36/7, E38, E39, E46 E53 with S5D 260Z/280Z/310Z/320Z
BMW AG - TIS
18.01.2013 02:19
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
Copyright
Page - 1 -