BMW 3 Series E46 car automatic transmission

Technical data
Transmission Fluid Level

Connection tightening torques, Nm
Bolts of fastening of a transmission to the engine Hex head bolts: Bolts M8 - 24 Bolts M10 - 45 Bolts M12 - 82 Slotted head bolts: Bolts M8 - 21 Bolts M10 - 42...

Basic information
Depending on the model, the vehicle may be equipped with a 4- or 5-speed automatic transmission. The gearbox consists of a torque converter, planetary gear,...

Selector lever — removal and installation
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands (cm. "Lifting and placing the car on supports"). Make sure the selector is in position "R". 2. Under the...

Selector cable — removal, installation and adjustment
Withdrawal 1. Disconnect the cable from the selector (see paragraph 2). 2. For easier access, apply the parking brake, raise the vehicle and support it on jack...

Cuffs — replacement
Torque converter sleeve 1. Remove the gearbox and torque converter (see paragraph 5) 2. Pick up and take out an old cuff from the case of a transmission. An...

Automatic transmission — removal and installation
Note. This is a very difficult operation. Read this manual carefully before starting work and purchase a winch and/or hydraulic lifting equipment. You will...

Repair of an automatic transmission — basic information
If there is a malfunction in the automatic transmission, you first need to find out if it is electrical, mechanical or hydraulic in nature. This requires...

Electrical components / sensors — removal and installation
1. Turbine speed sensor, output speed sensor and gear shift switch are located in the gearbox housing. The removal of these sensors requires removal of the pan...

Checking the fluid level in the gearbox
4 speed gearbox Models with dipstick 1. Park the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and start the engine. Leave the engine idling, press the...

Fluid change in automatic transmission
Note 1: Models with a 5-speed transmission that do not have a fluid dipstick should have the fluid changed at a specialized service station (because special...