3 Series E46 M3 (S54) CONVER
Remove profile seal (1).
Note:
Inlet and exhaust camshafts have a joint thrust bearing flange at
1st bearing seat. Thrust bearing flange is secured with adapter
sleeves.
Release nuts and remove thrust bearing flange (1).
Removing inlet camshaft:
Important!
Note direction and angle of rotation.
Rotate inlet camshaft at hexagon inwards until cam tips on
1st cylinder are horizontal.
Inlet side:
Important!
Incorrect removal/installation without a special tool exposes
the camshaft to the risk of preliminary damage or breakage.
Fit special tool 11 4 380 on inlet camshaft and screw into spark
plug threads of cylinders 2 and 5.
Pretension inlet camshaft by rotating eccentric shaft. Release all
nuts of bearing caps on inlet camshaft.
RA Replacing camshafts (S54)
BMW AG - TIS
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