5 Series E34 525ix (M50) SAL
Turn the eccentric shaft to pre-tension the bearing caps.
Unfasten nuts on bearing cover.
Remove tension from the eccentric shaft and remove special tool
11 3 260.
Remove bearing covers and place to one side in orderly fashion.
Remove camshaft.
If necessary, remove bearing strip.
Secure bucket tappets with special tool 11 3 250.
Lift out complete bearing strip with bucket tappet.
Note:
Worn bucket tappets may only be reused in the same tappet
bore.
Check bearing points on bucket tappets for signs of wear
(scoring).
RA Replacing camshaft (M50 VANOS)
BMW AG - TIS
21.01.2013 20:32
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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