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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