3 Series E36 M3 (S50) CONVER
11 31 505
Adjusting timing of camshafts (S50 B32)
Caution!
When the engine is switched off, VANOS moves the
camshafts to a position which is advantageous to engine
starting. The camshaft timing is "not" permitted to be adjusted
in this position. The camshafts must be turned back to their
initial position.
The preliminary work is described in the work step dealing
with checking camshaft timing,
refer to 11 31 005
Note:
If a fault is identified during the preliminary work of checking
camshaft timing, remove the VANOS adjustment unit and
readjust the camshafts.
Caution!
The special tools for checking and adjusting the timing are
different.
Instructions for removing the VANOS adjustment unit,
adjusting the camshafts and installing the VANOS adjustment
unit are given below.
Note:
The engine is at the TDC firing position of the first cylinder.
The cam tips of the exhaust and intake camshafts point to
each other.
The grooves in the exhaust and intake camshafts point to the
grooves in the first bearing cover.
Remove special tool 11 2 300.
RA Adjusting timing of camshafts (S50 B32)
BMW AG - TIS
09.02.2013 20:50
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