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The BMW 5 Series (E34) Service Manual: 1989-1995 is a comprehensive, single source of service information and specifications available specifically for BMW 5 Series from 1989 to 1995. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you're a professional or a do-it-yourself BMW owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your E34 5 Series.

Though the do-it-yourself BMW owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of detailed maintenance and repair information, the BMW owner who has no intention of working on his or her car will find that reading and owning this manual will make it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.

Models and engines covered:

525i (M20 with DME 1.3) 1989-1990
525i (M50 with DME 3.1) 1991-1992
525i (M50TU/VANOS with DME 3.3.1) 1993-1995
530i (M60 with DME 3.3) 1994-1995
535i (M30 with DME 1.3) 1989-1993
540i (M60 with DME 3.3) 1994-1995

Transmissions covered:

Manual (remove, install, external service)
Getrag 260/5 and 260/6
Getrag S5D 250G
Getrag S6S 560G
Automatic (remove, install, external service)
ZF 4HP22/EH
A4S 310R (THM-R1)
ZF A5S 310Z
ZF A5S 560Z

Technical highlights:

* Maintenance procedures from brake fluid changes to resetting the Service Indicator. This manual tells you what to do, how and when to do it, and why it's important.
* Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including M50 and M60 timing chain setup and adjustment.
* Extensive engine management information for specific BMW 5-Series driveability problems, including reading Check Engine light fault codes.
* Transmission maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair, including hydraulic clutch, gearshift linkage, and driveshaft.
* Body adjustments and repairs, including sedan sunroof removal and adjustment.
* Heating and air conditioning repair, including A/C micro-filter and A/C component replacement.
* Wiring schematics for all circuits, including power distribution, grounds, and component locations.
* Comprehensive BMW factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments, and tightening torques that you've come to expect from Bentley manuals.

Average Customer Rating:

Bentley Manual a must for do-it- yourselfers

Customer Rating:

The Bentley manual is a must for doit yourselfers. I reviewed multiple manuals after my recent BMW purchase and none compare with ease of use, and detailed information of the Bentley. This manual is well worth its' higher price as its' explicit instructions walk you through each task. I have already used the manual as I completed a brake job and repair of the fog light system in my car. I have saved hundreds of dollars and time. I highly recommend this manual.

Explanitory	Customer Rating:
l found the book to be very helpful in matters that are difficult to find otherwise!!

Bentley is amazing	Customer Rating:
Bentley has a solution to every problem your car could ever have, and then it tells you step by step how to solve it.

worth it	Customer Rating:
I always buy the shop manual for the cars that i have. this one is very good and at a good price

excellent service manual

Customer Rating:

Bentley did it again.. As a avid fix it guy, I find this book very helpful in situation where you want to fix simple things and or understand how the component works.. Simply go to the index and look for the part and there you go.... info at the palm of your hands.. This book gives all the info you need to start fixing your 5 series. I myself have a 1990 525i and this book help me fix some of the things that requires step-by-step guidance. I recommened this book for fixit yourself car guys out there. Jeff