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Specifications & Drive Belt Routing BMW M3 E36

Accessory Drive Belts 11 illustrations ~198 words

VEHICLES WITH TWO POLY-V BELTS

An accessory component rotary drive is accomplished with two poly-V type drive belts. Once correctly installed the belts are self-adjusting with automatic hydraulic tensioners and are maintenance free.

VEHICLES WITH SINGLE V BELT

  1. Tension should be checked using a V-belt tension gauge special tool 11 5 020. Tension is adjusted through a toothed rack mechanism (3). (Scheme 1)
  2. Adjust belt by first loosening mounting nuts/bolts (1, 2) until unit pivots freely. (Scheme 1)
  3. Use a torque wrench and a crowfoot wrench to turn tensioning gear bolt (3). Hold wrench steady and tighten locknut on rear of tensioning gear bolt.
  4. Tighten all other mounting nuts to specification. See.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
  1. On M20, M30, M42, S14 and S38 routing will be similar. (Scheme 1)
  2. On M43 and M44 (Scheme 2)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
EngineSee
M50, S50 & S54(Scheme 3)
M52, S52 & M54
Alternator Drive Belt
Without Auxiliary Tensioning Roller(Scheme 4)
With Auxiliary Tensioning Roller(Scheme 5)
A/C Compressor Drive Belt
With Hydraulic Drive Belt & Tension Jack(Scheme 6)
With Mechanical Drive Belt & Tension Jack(Scheme 7)
N62
Alternator Drive Belt(Scheme 8)
A/C Compressor Drive Belt(Scheme 9)
S62
Alternator Drive Belt(Scheme 10)
A/C Compressor Drive Belt(Scheme 11)

DRIVE BELT ROUTING IDENTIFICATION

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Drive Belt Routing (M50, S50 & S54)

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Drive Belt Routing (M52, M54 & S52)

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Drive Belt Routing (N62)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Drive Belt Routing (S62)

Scheme 11

Scheme 11

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Note. For electric cooling fan diagnosis and testing, see appropriate ELECTRIC COOLING FANS article. For cooling system removal and installation procedures, see appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.

ApplicationSpecification
Coolant Replacement Interval36 Months
Coolant Capacity
M2011.0 Qts. (10.5L)
M30 (Including Heater)12.7 Qts. (12.0L)
M30 (With Integrated Air Conditioner)13.2 Qts. (12.5L)
M42 & M44 (Including Heater)6.7 Qts. (6.5L)
M42 & M44 (With Integrated Air Conditioner)7 Qts. (6.7L)
M50 (Including Heater)11.1 Qts. (10.5L)
M50 (With Integrated Air Conditioner)11.6 Qts. (11.0L)
M548.9 Qts. (8.4L)
M52 (Including Heater)10.6 Qts. (10.0L)
N6214.8 Qts. (14.0L)
S1410.0 Qts. (9.5L)
S3814 Qts. (13.3L)
S5011.2 Qts. (10.75L)
S5211.4 Qts. (10.8L)
S5410.6 Qts. (10.0L)
S62 (With Latent Heat Accumulator)14.3 Qts. (13.5L)
S62 (Without Latent Heat Accumulator)12.7 Qts. (12.0L)
Fan Clutch
Fan On Temperature
M30172-187° F (78-86° C)
S14, M20, M50, M52, S52 & M54194° F (90° C)
S38 & S50198° F (92° C)
M42 & M44190-205° F (88-96° C)
S62196-210° F (91-99° C)
Fan Off Temperature
S14113° F (45° C)
M20, M30, M42, M44, M50, M52, S38, S50, S52, M54 & S62140° F (60° C)
Pressure Relief Valve Opens26.1-30.5 psi (1.8-2.1 bar)
Test Pressure For Cooling System
M20, M30, M42, M44, M50, M52, M54, S14, S38, S50 & S5214.5 psi (1 Bar)
M52, M54, N62, S62 & S5421.8 psi (1.5 Bar)
Thermostat Opening Temperature (Stamped In Thermostat)
S38 & S62174° F (79° C)
S14, S50, M30, M20 & M50176° F (80° C)
M42, M52 & S52198° F (92° C)
M44203° F (95° C)
M54207° F (97° C)

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Tensioning Gear Lock Nut18 (24)
In. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Belt Tension62-75 (7-8.5)
Alternator Belt Tension62 (7)
Power Steering Belt Tension71-75 (8-8.5)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS