BMW 3 Series (E36) Service Manual (1992-1998)

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Features:

• Maintenance procedures from brake fluid changes to resetting the Service Indicator.
  This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it

• Engine and cylinder head service, repair, and reconditioning,
  including camshaft timing chain setup and adjustment

• Information for specific BMW 3 Series driveability problems,
  including explanation of engine management systems
  and OBD (On-Board Diagnostics)

• Theory of operation and repair information for DISA (Dual Resonance Intake System)
  on 4-cylinder engines and VANOS (Variable Valve Timing) on 6-cylinder engines

• Drivetrain maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair,
  including hydraulic clutch, gearshift linkage, and driveshaft

• Heating and air conditioning repair, including A/C component replacement.

• Body adjustments and repairs, including convertible top replacement
  and adjustment

• Wiring schematics for all circuits, including power distribution, grounds,
  and component location illustrations and photos

 

Models and engines covered: 318i/is/iC - (M42 - 1.8L engine) - (M44 - 1.9L engine, OBD II) 323is/iC - (M52 - 2.5L engine, OBD II) 325i/is/iC - (M50 - 2.5L engine) 328i/is/iC - (M52 - 2.8L engine, OBDII) M3 - (S50US - 3.0L engine) - (S52US - 3.2L engine, OBD II)

VANOS timing chain adjustment

 

Transmissions covered: Manual (remove, install, external service) - Getrag S5D 250 G - Getrag S5D 200 G - ZF S5D 310 Z - ZF S5D 320 Z Automatic (remove, install, external service) - A4S 270 R - A4S 310 R - A5S 310 Z

Convertible top assembly