Replacing Camshafts for BMW 3 Series E46 318d (M47TU) TOUR Engine (M47TU)
Undo plug in timing case cover at bottom.
Rotate exhaust camshaft (A) at hexagon head slowly and
carefully in direction of arrow until hydraulic chain tensioner is
compressed.
Lock hydraulic chain tensioner with special tool 11 3 340 .
Note:
If sprocket wheels are removed without the hydraulic chain
tensioner being locked, the chain tensioning piston slips out
and can only be pressed back in with considerable effort.
Release bearing pins (1) of guide rails.
Release sprocket wheel screw (3).
Note:
Grip hexagon head of inlet camshaft (5) in so doing.
Lift off sprocket wheel (4) with chain.
Pull out guide rail (2).
Detach chain from sprocket wheel.
Remove sprocket wheel.
Lift off gear wheel of inlet camshaft.
Release screw connection of exhaust camshaft.
Note:
Grip hexagon head of exhaust camshaft (8) in so doing.
RA Replacing camshafts (M47TU)
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 13:51
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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