Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Testing and Inspection

2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION Testing and Inspection

Checking Hydraulic Pressure Values





Connect hose 24 0 021 to pressure gage 13 3 061.





Unscrew and remove plug (1) from the converter bell housing to check the main pressure.

Caution: Inch threads.





Screw in and secure special tool 24 5 190 (adapter).

Screw pipe elbow 24 0 140 to adapter and connect with hose 24 0 021.

Start engine.

Selector lever in "P" or "N". Engine speed > 1500 rpm.

Read main pressure on pressure gage.

Main pressure specification: 9.6 ... 10.5 bar.


RENDER: 1.0x

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