Transmission Mode Switch: Service and Repair

24 35 600 Replacing transmission switch (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R)

Important! After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
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!

Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Move selector lever to position "D".
^ Remove transmission oil sump.
^ Remove and install selector unit.





Grip clamping sleeve (1).
Slacken nut (2).
2AZ Clamping screw on shift lever 10 Nm





Release nut (4).
Tightening torque: 15 Nm.
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 spring pin (1) out of transmission switch (2).
Withdraw manual shift valve shaft (3) from transmission only so far that transmission switch (2) can be removed.

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





Release notched disk on parking gear rack.
Remove transmission switch (2) with detent disk.





Remove 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).
Slide in manual shift valve shaft.
Drive in spring pin.

Important! 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, rotate propeller shaft and check that locking pawl engages.