5 Series E34 M5 Saloon (S38): 3 Technical Data

Also for this vehicle: 5 Series E34 518g (M43) TOUR, 5 Series E34 518i (M40) SAL, 5 Series E34 518i (M40) TOUR, 5 Series E34 518i (M43) SAL, 5 Series E34 518i (M43) TOUR, 5 Series E34 520i (M20) SAL, 5 Series E34 520i (M50) SAL, 5 Series E34 520i (M50) TOUR, 5 Series E34 524td (M21) SAL, 5 Series E34 525i (M20) SAL, 5 Series E34 525i (M50) SAL, 5 Series E34 525i (M50) TOUR, 5 Series E34 525ix (M50) SAL, 5 Series E34 525ix (M50) TOUR, 5 Series E34 525td (M51) SAL, 5 Series E34 525td (M51) TOUR, 5 Series E34 525tds (M51) SAL, 5 Series E34 525tds (M51) TOUR, 5 Series E34 530i (M30) SAL, 5 Series E34 530i (M60-1) SAL, 5 Series E34 530i (M60-1) TOUR, 5 Series E34 535i (M30) SAL, 5 Series E34 540i (M60-2) SAL, 5 Series E34 540i (M60-2) TOUR, 5 Series E34 M5 (S38) TOUR.

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1. 011 Service Information1 Service Information: Sections
2. 022 Repair Instructions2 Repair Instructions: Sections
3. 033 Technical Data3 Technical Data: Sections
   • 11 Engine (S38)66 pages

     • 0 Engine, General3 pages

       • 1 TD Engine In General, S38, B 35
       • 2 TD Engine In General, S38, B 36
       • 3 TD Engine In General, S38, B 38
     • 11 Engine Block3 pages

       • 1 TD Engine Block, Cylinder Crankcase, S38, B 35
       • 2 TD Engine Block, Cylinder Crankcase, S38, B 36
       • 3 TD Engine Block, Cylinder Crankcase, S38, B 38
     • 12 Cylinder Head With Cover11 pages

       • 1 TD Cylinder Head With Cover, S38, B 38
       • 2 TD Cylinder Head With Valve Seat Cover, S38, B 38
       • 3 TD Cylinder Head With Cover, S38, B 35
       • 4 TD Cylinder Head With Cover, S38, B 36
       • 5 TD Cylinder Head With Valve Guide Cover, S38, B 35
       • 6 TD Cylinder Head With Valve Guide Cover, S38, B 36
       • 7 TD Cylinder Head With Valve Seat Cover, S38, B 35
       • 8 TD Cylinder Head With Valve Seat Cover, S38, B 36
       • 9 TD Cylinder Head With Valve Seat Cover, S38, B 36
       • 10 TD Cylinderhead With Cover Timing Case, S38, B 35
       • 11 TD Cylinderhead With Cover Timing Case, S38, B 36
     • 21 Crankshaft With Bearing14 pages

       • 1 TD Crankshaft And Bearings S38 _ B 38
       • 2 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 35
       • 3 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 35
       • 4 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 35
       • 5 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 35
       • 6 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 36
       • 7 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 36
       • 8 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 36
       • 9 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 36
       • 10 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 36
       • 11 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 38
       • 12 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 38
       • 13 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 38
       • 14 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S38, B 38
     • 22 Flywheel2 pages

       • 1 TD Flywheel, S38, B 35
       • 2 TD Flywheel, S38, B 36
     • 23 Vibration Damper2 pages

       • 1 TD Vibration Damper, S38, B 35
       • 2 TD Vibration Damper, S38, B 36
     • 24 Connecting Rod With Bearing3 pages

       • 1 TD Connecting Rods And Bearings, S38, B 35
       • 2 TD Connecting Rods And Bearings, S38, B 36
       • 3 TD Connecting Rods And Bearings, S38, B 38
     • 25 Piston With Rings And Pin6 pages

       • 1 TD Pistons With Rings And Pins, S38, B 35
       • 2 TD Pistons With Rings And Pins, S38, B 35
       • 3 TD Pistons With Rings And Pins, S38, B 36
       • 4 TD Pistons With Rings And Pins, S38, B 36
       • 5 TD Pistons With Rings And Pins, S38, B 38
       • 6 TD Pistons With Rings And Pins, S38, B 38
     • 31 Camshaft5 pages

       • 1 TD Camshaft, S38, B 35
       • 2 TD Camshaft, S38, B 36
       • 3 TD Camshaft, S38, B 38
       • 4 TD Chain Tensioner Piston, S38, B 35
       • 5 TD Chain Tensioner Piston, S38, B 36
     • 34 Valves With Springs3 pages

       • 1 TD Valves With Springs, S38, B 35
       • 2 TD Valves With Springs, S38, B 36
       • 3 TD Valves With Springs, S38, B 38
     • 40 Oil Supply4 pages

       • 1 TD Oil Pump With Strainer And Drive, S38, B 38
       • 2 TD Oil Supply, S38, B 35
       • 3 TD Oil Supply, S38, B 36
       • 4 TD Oil Supply, S38, B 38
     • 41 Oil Pump With Filter And Drive4 pages

       • 1 TD Oil Pump With Strainer And Drive, S38, B 38
       • 2 TD Oil Supply, S38, B 38
       • 3 TD Oil Pump With Strainer And Drive, S38, B 35
       • 4 TD Oil Pump With Strainer And Drive, S38, B 36
     • 52 Fan3 pages

       • 1 TD Fan Coupling, S38, B 35
       • 2 TD Fan Coupling, S38, B 36
       • 3 TD Fan, S38, B 38
     • 53 Thermostat And Connections3 pages

       • 1 TD Thermostat And Connections S38 _ B38
       • 2 TD Thermostat And Connections, S38, B 35
       • 3 TD Thermostat And Connections, S38, B 36
   • 12 Engine Electrical System (S38)12 pages

     • 12 Ignition Wires, Spark Plugs2 pages

       • 1 TD Ignition Harness, Spark Plugs, E34
       • 2 TD Ignition Harness, Spark Plugs, E34, S38
     • 13 Ignition Coil2 pages

       • 1 TD Ignition Coil E34 _ M20, M30, M40, S38
       • 2 TD Ignition Coil E34 _ M40, M20, M30, S38
     • 14 Electronic Switching Or Contr.units2 pages

       • 1 TD Electronic Shift Units Or Control Units E34 _ S38
       • 2 TD Electronic Shift Units Or Control Units, E34, S38, B36_B38
     • 31 Alternator With Drive And Mounting › 1 TD Alternator With Drive And Mounting Parts, E34
     • 32 Regulator › 1 TD Regulator, E34
     • 41 Starter With Mounting3 pages

       • 1 TD Starter Motor With Bracket, Solenoid Switch, E34
       • 2 TD Starter Motor With Bracket, Solenoid Switch, E34
       • 3 TD Starter And Mounting Parts, E34
     • 61 Oil Pressure-oil Temperature-oil Gauge › 1 TD Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, Oil Level Display, E34
   • 13 Fuel System (S38)5 pages

     • 0 Checking-setting Engine-emission › 1 TD Checking_adjusting Engine And Exhaust, S38, B 38
     • 53 Injection Nozzle And Lines2 pages

       • 1 TD Injectors And Lines, Fuel Pressure Regulator, S38, B 38
       • 2 TD Injectors And Lines, Fuel Pressure Regulator, S38, B36
     • 54 Throttle And Operation2 pages

       • 1 TD Injector Valves, Start Valves, S38, 3
       • 2 TD Injector Valves, Start Valves, S38, B 38
   • 16 Fuel Supply System (S38)3 pages

     • 11 Fuel Tank With Mounting › 1 TD Fuel Tank And Mounting Parts, E34, M5
     • 12 Fuel Transfer, Sensor For Gauge › 1 TD Fuel Supply, Fuel Level Sender, E34
     • 14 Fuel Pump › 1 TD Fuel Pump, E34, M5
   • 17 Cooling System (S38)7 pages

     • 0 Coolant, Checking Cooling System4 pages

       • 1 TD Additional Fan (electric), E34, S38
       • 2 TD Coolant, Cooling System Test, E34, S38
       • 3 TD Oil Cooler, E34, S38
       • 4 TD Radiator And Mounting Parts, E34, S38
     • 11 Engine Radiator With Attachment › 1 TD Radiator And Mounting Parts, E34, S38
     • 21 Oil Cooler › 1 TD Oil Cooler, E34, S38
     • 40 Auxiliary Electrical Fan › 1 TD Additional Fan (electric), E34, S38
   • 21 Clutch › 21 Clutch With Driving Disc › 1 TD Clutch With Drive Plate Alle _ MECH
   • 23 Manual Transmission (MECH)84 pages

     • 0 Complete Transmission10 pages

       • 1 TD Transmission In General 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Transmission In General 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Transmission In General 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Transmission In General S5D 280Z
       • 5 TD Transmission In General S7S 47BG
       • 6 TD Transmission In General ZF-S5-16 _ MECH
       • 7 TD Transmission In General_ 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 8 TD Transmission In General_ 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 9 TD Transmission In General_ 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 10 TD Transmission In General_ 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
     • 11 Housing With Cover9 pages

       • 1 TD Case And Cover 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Case And Cover 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Case And Cover 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Case And Cover 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Case And Cover 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 6 TD Case And Cover 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 7 TD Case And Cover 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 8 TD Case And Cover S6-37BZ_DZ _ MECH
       • 9 TD Case And Cover ZF-S5-16 _ MECH
     • 21 Transmission Shafts15 pages

       • 1 TD Transmission Shafts 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Transmission Shafts 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Transmission Shafts 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Transmission Shafts 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Transmission Shafts 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 6 TD Transmission Shafts 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 7 TD Transmission Shafts 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 8 TD Transmission Shafts GS6-37BZ_DZ
       • 9 TD Transmission Shafts GS6-53DZ _ MECH
       • 10 TD Transmission Shafts S 5 D 200 G _ MECH
       • 11 TD Transmission Shafts S 5 D 250 G _ MECH
       • 12 TD Transmission Shafts S 5 D 310 Z _ MECH
       • 13 TD Transmission Shafts S 6 S 420 G _ MECH
       • 14 TD Transmission Shafts S 6 S 560 G _ MECH
       • 15 TD Transmission Shafts ZF-S5-16 _ MECH
     • 22 Gearwheels13 pages

       • 1 TD Gears (Layshaft) 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Gears (Layshaft) 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Gears (Layshaft) 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Gears (Layshaft) 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Gears (Layshaft) 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 6 TD Gears (Layshaft) 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 7 TD Gears (Layshaft) 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 8 TD Gears (Layshaft) 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 9 TD Gears (Layshaft) 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 10 TD Gears (Layshaft) GS6-53DZ _ MECH
       • 11 TD Gears (Layshaft) S 5 D 200 G _ MECH
       • 12 TD Gears (Layshaft) S 5 D 250 G _ MECH
       • 13 TD Gears (Layshaft) ZF-S5-16 _ MECH _ Overdrive
     • 23 Synchromesh29 pages

       • 1 TD Synchronization 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Synchronization 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Synchronization 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Synchronization 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Synchronization 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 6 TD Synchronization 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 7 TD Synchronization 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 8 TD Synchronization GS6-37BZ_DZ _ MECH
       • 9 TD Synchronization GS6-53DZ
       • 10 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 11 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 12 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 13 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 14 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 15 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 16 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 17 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 18 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 19 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves GS6-37BZ_DZ _ MECH
       • 20 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves GS6-53DZ _ MECH
       • 21 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves S 5 D 200 G _ MECH
       • 22 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves S 5 D 250 G _ MECH
       • 23 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves ZF-S5-16 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 24 TD Synchronization S 5 D 200 G _ MECH
       • 25 TD Synchronization S 5 D 250 G _ MECH
       • 26 TD Synchronization S 5 D 310 Z _ MECH
       • 27 TD Synchronization S 6 S 420 G _ MECH
       • 28 TD Synchronization S 6 S 560 G _ MECH
       • 29 TD Synchronization ZF-S5-16 _ MECH _ Overdrive
     • 31 Inner Gearshift Components8 pages

       • 1 TD Internal Shift Components 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Internal Shift Components 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Internal Shift Components 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Internal Shift Components 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Internal Shift Components 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 6 TD Internal Shift Components 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 7 TD Internal Shift Components 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 8 TD Internal Shift Components ZF-S5-16 _ MECH _ Overdrive
   • 26 Propeller Shaft2 pages

     • 0 Propeller Shaft, General › 1 TD Propeller Shaft In General,
     • 11 Propeller Shaft Assembly › 1 TD Propeller Shaft Complete, E34, M5
   • 31 Front Axle10 pages

     • 0 General2 pages

       • 1 TD Front Axle - Ride Height E34 _ M5
       • 2 TD General - Track Width _ Wheelbase, E34
     • 10 Front Axle Suspension › 1 TD Front Axle - Ride Height E34 _ M5
     • 21 Wheel Bearings And Stub Axle2 pages

       • 1 TD Shock Absorbers E34 _ M5 _ M5
       • 2 TD Spring Strut, E34
     • 31 Spring Strut › 1 TD Spring Strut, E34
     • 32 Shock Absorber › 1 TD Shock Absorbers E34 _ M5 _ M5
     • 50 Front Axle Gearbox › 1 TD Front Differential Unit E34
     • 52 Crown Gear And Pinion With Bearings › 1 TD Ring Gear And Pinion Assembly, E34
     • 53 Differential With Bearings › 1 TD Differential, E34
   • 32 Steering And Wheel Alignment14 pages

     • 0 Electronic Chassis Alignment12 pages

       • 1 TD Front Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ Low-slung Sports Suspension
       • 2 TD Front Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ M Chassis
       • 3 TD Front Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ M5
       • 4 TD Front Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ Rough Road Package
       • 5 TD Front Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ Standard Suspension
       • 6 TD Rear Axle Wheel Alignment E34
       • 7 TD Rear Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ LIM _ Low-slung Sports Suspension
       • 8 TD Rear Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ M Chassis
       • 9 TD Rear Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ M5
       • 10 TD Rear Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ Rough Road Package
       • 11 TD Rear Axle Wheel Alignment E34 _ Rough Road Package - Ride Level Control
       • 12 TD Wheel Alignment - Normal Position _ Inspection Conditions E34 _ M5
     • 13 Steering Gear With Servo Unit › 1 TD Power Steering Gear E34
     • 41 Pump And Oil Supply › 1 TD Pump And Oil Supply, E34
   • 33 Rear Axle19 pages

     • 0 General5 pages

       • 1 TD General - Track Width, E34
       • 2 TD Rear Axle - Ride Height E34 _ M5
       • 3 TD Rear Axle - Ride Height E34 _ SAL
       • 4 TD Rear Axle - Ride Height E34 _ SED
       • 5 TD Rear Axle Differential E31, E32, E34 _ 210N
     • 10 Final Drive6 pages

       • 1 TD Rear Axle Differential E31, E32, E34 _ 210N
       • 2 TD Final Drive Ratio, E34, Sedan
       • 3 TD Final Drive Ratio, E34, Sedan
       • 4 TD Final Drive Ratio, E34, Sedan
       • 5 TD Final Drive Ratio, E34, Sedan
       • 6 TD Final Drive E32, E34
     • 11 Final Drive With Cover › 1 TD Rear Axle Differential E31, E32, E34 _ 210N
     • 12 Crown Gear And Pinion With Bearings2 pages

       • 1 TD Drive Pinion And Backlash, E34
       • 2 TD Drive Pinion And Backlash, E34
     • 13 Differential With Bearings2 pages

       • 1 TD Differential, E34
       • 2 TD Differential, E34
     • 14 Locking Differential With Bearings › 1 TD Final Drive With Limited Slip Differential, E34
     • 21 Output Shafts › 1 TD Output Shaft, E34
     • 41 Wheel Bearings › 1 TD Wheel Bearings
   • 34 Brakes9 pages

     • 0 Brake Testing And Bleeding › 1 TD Testing And Bleeding Brakes, E34
     • 11 Front Brakes2 pages

       • 1 TD Front Wheel Brakes E34
       • 2 TD Front Wheel Brakes E34 _ M5
     • 21 Rear Brakes3 pages

       • 1 TD Rear Wheel Brakes Drums, E34
       • 2 TD Rear Wheel Brakes_ Discs E34
       • 3 TD Rear Wheel Brakes_ Discs E34 _ M5
     • 33 Brake Booster › 1 TD Brake Booster, E34
     • 41 Parking Brake › 1 TD Parking Brake, E34
     • 51 Mechanical-hydraulic Components › 1 TD Mechanic-hydraulic Elements, E34
   • 35 Pedals5 pages

     • 0 General › 1 TD Rear Axle In General E34
     • 21 Brake Pedal With Linkage2 pages

       • 1 TD Brake Pedal And Linkages E34
       • 2 TD Clutch Pedal And Linkages E34
     • 31 Clutch Pedal With Linkage › 1 TD Clutch Pedal And Linkages E34
     • 41 Kick-down › 1 TD Accelerator Pedal And Linkages E34
   • 36 Wheels With Tyres › 10 Wheels3 pages

     • 1 TD Wheels One-part Alloy Wheels
     • 2 TD Wheels Steel And Aluminium Strip Wheels
     • 3 TD Wheels Two-part Alloy Wheels
   • 37 Integrated Suspension Systems7 pages

     • 0 General2 pages

       • 1 TD Shock Absorbers E34 _ M5 _ M5
       • 2 TD Rear Axle In General, E34
     • 12 Rear Control And Suspension Elements4 pages

       • 1 TD Control And Suspension Systems, Rear E34 _ M5 _ Touring
       • 2 TD Control And Suspension Systems, Rear E34 _ Saloon
       • 3 TD Control And Suspension Systems, Rear E34 _ Touring And Four Wheel Drive Touring
       • 4 TD Regulating Rod, E34
     • 21 Pressure Accumulator › 1 TD Pressure Reservoirs, E34
   • 61 General Electrical System6 pages

     • 20 Battery › 1 TD Battery E34
     • 31 Switch2 pages

       • 1 TD Switches, E34
       • 2 TD Switches, E34
     • 61 Windscreen Wipers › 1 TD Windscreen Wiper System, E34
     • 66 Windscreen Washer System › 1 TD Windscreen Wiper System, E34
     • 67 Headlight Washer System › 1 TD Headlamp Washing System, E34
   • 62 Instruments › 12 Speedometer With Drive Shaft2 pages

     • 1 TD Speedometer With Drive Shaft, E34, Up To 240 Km_h
     • 2 TD Speedometer With Drive Shaft, E34, Up To 260_280 Km_h
   • 63 Lights8 pages

     • 10 Lamp Settings2 pages

       • 1 TD Adjustment Of Lights E30, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E52, E60, E61, E63, E64,
       • 2 TD Adjustment Of Lights E34 _ M5 _ SAL
     • 12 Headlights › 1 TD Headlights, E34
     • 13 Turn Signal Indicator Lights › 1 TD Turn Signals, E34
     • 17 Fog Lights, Auxiliary Lights › 1 TD Front Fog Lamps, Additional Lamps, E34
     • 21 Rear Light Cluster › 1 TD Rear Light Cluster, E34
     • 26 Licence Plate Lights › 1 TD License Plate Lights E34
     • 31 Interior Lights › 1 TD Interior Lights, E34
   • 64 Heating And Air Conditioning16 pages

     • 11 Heater With Operation5 pages

       • 1 TD Heater And Controls Blower Motor, E34
       • 2 TD Heater And Controls Heater Temperature Sensor , E34
       • 3 TD Heater And Controls Inside Temperature Sensor, E34
       • 4 TD Heater And Controls Intake Air Temperature Sensor, E34
       • 5 TD Heater With Controls, Control Unit, E34
     • 12 Auxil. Heater With Control Elements6 pages

       • 1 TD Additional Heater Control Unit, E34
       • 2 TD Additional Heater Fuel Pump, E34
       • 3 TD Additional Heater Glow Plug, E34
       • 4 TD Additional Heater Temperature Control, E34
       • 5 TD Additional Heater Temperature Sensor, E34
       • 6 TD Additional Heater, E34
     • 50 Air Conditioning System › 1 TD A_C System, Refrigerant Amounts E34
     • 51 AC Housing-evaporator, Switching Elemts2 pages

       • 1 TD Air Conditioner (evaporator), Shift Elements, All
       • 2 TD Air Conditioner (expansion Valve), Shift Elements, All
     • 52 Compressor › 1 TD Compressor, E34
     • 53 Condenser And Dryer With Lines › 1 TD Compressor, E34
4. 044 Tightening Torques4 Tightening Torques: Sections
5. 056 SI Operating Fluids6 SI Operating Fluids: Sections
6. 067 SI Techniques7 SI Techniques: Sections
7. 078 SI Diagnosis Encoding8 SI Diagnosis Encoding: Sections
8. 089 SI Special Tools-appliances9 SI Special Tools-appliances: Sections
9. 0910 Special Tool10 Special Tool: Sections