A5S 360S/390S Transmission

Replacing Transmission Switch (A5S 360R/390R)

Note: After completing work, top up transmission fluid.

Caution:
Use only the approved transmission fluid in this automatic transmission.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Remove transmission fluid sump.

Move selector lever to position "D".

Remove selector unit.





Grip clamping sleeve (1).

Release nut (2).






Release nut (4).


Remove selector lever (3).

Installation:
Adjust selector lever.

Note: E46/16 (4WD) Observe installation position of axial lock (spacer bushing) on manual shift valve shaft between transmission switch and housing.

Removal of manual shift valve shaft is opposite to that shown in Fig. R24 0433.





Drive out spring pin (1) from transmission switch (2).

Withdraw manual shift valve shaft (3) from transmission only to such an extent that transmission switch (2) can be removed.

Caution: Do not remove parking gear rack. Do not move parking gear rack more than 10 mm; if necessary, secure with pointed pliers.





Detach detent disk from parking gear rack. Remove transmission switch (2) with detent disk.

Detach transmission switch (1) from detent disk (2).

Installation:
Bore holes for spring pin in transmission switch (1) must overlap with bore holes of detent disk (2) and manual shift valve shaft.





Installation:
Attach parking gear rack (1) from rear in detent disk (2).

Push in manual shift valve shaft.

Drive in spring pin.

Caution: During entire installation work, journal (3) must be aligned vertically to manual shift valve shaft.

After installation of detent spring, ensure that parking lock functions correctly.

Press journal (3) forwards into "P" position, turn rotate Cardan shaft and check that locking pawl engages.