3 Series E46 318Ci (N46) COUPE
Crank engine at central bolt in direction of rotation to firing TDC
position of 1st cylinder.
Inlet camshaft:
Note:
The twin surface for locating the camshaft has a curvature on its
upper side and a straight edge on its lower side.
In the firing TDC position of the 1st cylinder, the curvature on the
twin surface points upwards in the cylinder-bore axis.
Exhaust camshaft:
Note:
The twin surface for locating the camshaft has a curvature on its
upper side and a straight edge on its lower side.
In the firing TDC position of the 1st cylinder, the curvature on the
twin surface points upwards in the cylinder-bore axis.
Additional distinction of exhaust camshaft:
In the firing TDC position of the 1st cylinder, the openings (1) on
the exhaust camshaft point to the exhaust manifold.
N42:
Note:
The special tool bore for the TDC position is located on the inlet
side underneath the starter motor.
For improved accessibility: unclip cable in area of special tool bore
and press to one side.
Crank engine at central bolt and secure flywheel with special tool
11 9 190 in firing TDC position of 1st cylinder.
N46:
Crank engine at central bolt and secure flywheel with special tool
11 5 120 in firing TDC position of 1st cylinder.
RA Replacing timing chain (N42/N46)
BMW AG - TIS
07.02.2013 14:44
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