5 Series E39 M5 (S62) SAL
Caution!
When removing the VANOS gear, ensure that no piston is in
the TDC position.
When the VANOS adjustment unit is removed, the chain wheels
of the inlet and exhaust camshafts are not non-positively
connected to the camshafts. Camshafts on cylinder bank 5 to 8
do not rotate.
Crank engine at central bolt against direction of rotation to 45
°
before TDC position.
Remove left timing case cover (cylinder bank 5 to 8)
.
Remove chain tensioning piston.
Cylinder bank 5 to 8 (inlet side):
Remove slackened bolts. Take off spacer ring (1).
Cylinder bank 5 to 8 (inlet side):
Note:
The spline hub (1) accommodates a plate spring and a
supporting ring.
Take care: the supporting ring can easily fall out when removed.
Remove spline hub (1) with plate spring and supporting ring.
RA Removing and installing/replacing left VANOS gear (S62)
BMW AG - TIS
21.02.2013 08:57
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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