3 Series E36 325is (M50) COUPE
Turn the eccentric shaft to pre-tension the bearing caps.
Tighten down bearing cover.
Tightening Torque,
refer to Technical Data 11 31 1AZ
Remove special tool 11 3 260.
Caution!
Do not damage the cylinder head.
Machine open-end wrench accordingly if necessary.
Align camshafts with open-end wrench.
Fit special tool 11 3 240 to camshafts on cylinder 6.
Note:
Camshaft adjustment is correct if special tool 11 3 240
bears on the cylinder head without gaps.
Lift timing chain and hold under tension.
Rotate engine from the 30
°
before TDC position engine-wise up to
TDC position.
Secure crankshaft in TDC position with special tool 11 2 300.
Caution!
Remove special tool 11 2 300 (plug mandrel) before switching
on the engine.
RA Replacing camshaft (M50 VANOS)
BMW AG - TIS
08.02.2013 11:29
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