3 Series E90 M3 (S65) SAL
Important!
Position of camshaft at overlap TDC
The lettering (E1 and A1) points downwards.
The cams on cylinder no. 1 on the inlet camshaft point at an angle
downwards (see picture).
The cams on cylinder no. 1 on the exhaust camshaft point at an
angle downwards (see picture).
Position special tool 11 9 971 on twin surface of inlet camshaft
(E1).
Position special tool 11 9 972 on twin surface of exhaust
camshaft (A1).
The timings are correctly set when special tool 11 9 970 rests
without a gap on the cylinder head.
Permissible tolerance: A maximum gap of 1.0 mm is permitted on
the non-contacting side of special tool 11 9 970 .
Adjust valve timing.
Remove all special tools.
Assemble engine in reverse sequence to its disassembly.
RA Checking camshaft timing (S65)
BMW AG - TIS
22.02.2013 10:27
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