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E32 inspection II details

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Topic: E32 inspection II details
Posted By: shogun
Subject: E32 inspection II details
Date Posted: 08-December-2005 at 03:33
VEHICLE RAISED ON HOIST:- Engine at operating Temperature

  • Remove Engine shield
  • Drain engine oil and replace oil filter and sump plug washer
  • Check transmission for leaks including coolant line of final drive
  • Drain Automatic Transmission oil (except 5hp30)
  • Refill automatic transmition (transmissions without dipstick only)
  • Change manual transmission oil all models (except E36[M40,M42,M50]E34[M40,M50,M60]and E31[M70] engines which are to be changed every second inspII service)
  • Replace rear axle oil (E38 Every 2nd inspection II)
  • Replace oil in transfer box and front axle final drive (4WD)
  • Check clutch driven plate for wear, every 2nd Inspection II
  • Renew main fuel filter: Petrol engines every 2nd Inspection II
  • Check P.A.S system for leaks
  • Chack radiator bottom hose for leaks
  • Check driveshaft gaiters for leaks
  • Check Steering for freedom from play
  • Check condition of track rod and front axle ball joints
  • Check steering box for leaks, check UJs couplings and flexible gaiters
  • Check all connections and lines on braking system for leaks, damage and correct position including handbrake cables and bleed nipple covers
  • Check Fuel pipes, tank and connections for leaks, damage and position
  • Check condition, position and mounting of exhaust system
  • Inspect underside of body for corrosion/underseal damage etc (every 2 years except E30)
  • Refit engine shield
LOWER VEHICLE TO HALF-WAY POSITION

  • Remove road wheels
  • Remove brake pads/linings, clean and check for wear
  • Check wheel cylinders and dust seals for leaks
  • Check brake disc/drum surface
  • Check handbrake lever travel, movement of handbrake cables and adjustment
  • Check on rear disc brake models, handbrake lining wear
  • Grease wheel centring spigots for alloy wheels
  • Check shock absorbers for leaks
  • Check torque of wheel air deflector E34/M5 1st inspection II only
  • Refit road wheels
  • Check condition of tyres if uneven wear recommend wheel alignment check
VEHICLE ON GROUND

  • Inspect bodywork for corrosion, stone chips, damage or contamination (every 2 years except E30)
  • Check fluid level concentration of screen wash reservoir
  • Refill engine oil
  • Refill automatic transmission oil
  • Remove spark plugs
  • Check and adjust valve clearences. Replace rocker cover gasket
  • Renew spark plugs
  • Lubricate door mechanism hinges
  • Replace Micro-filter and active carbon filter (if applicable) in heating/air con system
  • Replace air recirculation filter: Every 2nd inspection II (if applicable)
  • E31 only: Clean intake-air seperator in front of intake air silencer
  • Renew air intake filter
  • Check P.A.S hose clips for tightness & P.A.S fluid level
  • Check brake system connections including ABS for tightness and positioning
  • Lubricate throttle linkages and gate mechanisms on Carburettor models
  • Check clutch hose connections for tightness and positioning
  • Check clutch fluid level
  • Check brake fluid level (renew fluid every 2 years, 750i annually)
  • Check battery acid level
  • Carry out battery condition check, use battery test report
  • Check condition/tightness coolant hoses
  • Check tension/condition of all V belts (except M70 engine)
  • Replace all V belts E34/M5 only (S38 engine)
  • Check coolant level and consentration (renew every 3 years)(M3/M5 every 2 years)
  • Self levelling suspension: check fluid level
  • Check spare wheel condition
  • Check wheel stud torque and tyre pressures
  • Check intensive cleaner level
  • Check correct operation of lambda probe
  • Replace fire extinguisher cartridge annually
  • E36 M3 only: Renew throttle valve potentiometer
ADDITIONAL ITEM EVERY 36000 MILES OR 3 YEARS

  • Replace toothed cambelt M20 & M40 engines
ENGINE TEST

  • Cars with distributor; check the dwell angle and adjust ignition timing if necessary
  • Call up information on defects stored in diagnosis system
  • Check EML safety path circuit
  • Check idle speed except on vehicles with idle speed control
  • Check CO reading (except catalyst version)
CHECK OPERATION OF LIGHTS WITH ASSISTANT

FRONT

  • Side lights
  • Dipped beam
  • Main beam
  • Headlight flasher
  • Foglights/Driving lights
  • Indicators and side repeaters
  • Hazard warning flashers
  • Parking lights
  • Check beam settings
REAR

  • Side lights
  • Number plate light
  • Brake lights
  • Reversing lights
  • Fog lights
  • Indicators
  • Hazard warning flashers
  • Boot interior lamp
INTERIOR

  • Interior and reading lights
  • Ashtray lights
  • Glovebox light
  • Panel lights including dimmer
  • Clock light
  • Switches and heater control lighting
  • Check all warning lights including Active check control
  • Check operation of heater/vent controls and blower
  • Check operation of door mirrors
  • Check horn all segments
  • Check operation of sunroof
  • Check operation of convertable roof. (Mmmmm)
  • Check condition, operation of seat belts
  • Check wipers, blades, jet aim on windscreen and headlight washer systems
  • Check engine compartment light
  • Check door, bonnet & boot locks and striker plates adjustment and lubrication
ROAD TEST

  • Check engine operation
  • Check clutch operation
  • Check transmission operation including EH gearbox
  • Check steering operation
  • Check steering wheel alignment
  • Check foot brake operation
  • Check handbrake balance-on cars fitted with rear discs: bed in handbrake
  • Check wheel balance
  • Check propshaft balance
  • Check speedometer operation
  • Check distance and trip recorder operation
  • Check engine revolution counter operation
  • Check temperature gauge operation
  • Check fuel gauge operation
  • Check fuel consumption gauge operation
  • Check heater/air conditioning operation
  • Check on-board computer operation including head-up display
  • Check for wind noise, rattles etc
FINAL ITEMS

  • Check ATF level
  • Activate Service interval indicator
  • Ensure handbook service record is completed

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