5 Series E61 525xi (N52) TOUR
Bearing cap (1) is a thrust bearing.
Release screws of bearing caps (1 and 2).
Set all bearing caps down in special tool 11 4 481 in a tidy and
orderly fashion.
All bearing caps are identified from 1 to 6.
Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ
.
Lift out camshaft (2).
Installation:
Clean all bearing points and lubricate with oil.
Check plain compression rings (1) for damage and replace if
necessary.
If necessary, replace plain compression rings (1).
The plain compression rings have catches at the joint.
Press plain compression rings (1) apart upwards and downwards
and removed towards front.
Important!
Plain compression rings (1) can easily break.
Important!
Both camshafts have different identifications.
Mixing up the two camshafts will result in engine damage.
A
Exhaust camshaft.
E
Inlet camshaft.
RA Removing and installing/replacing inlet camshaft (N52)
BMW AG - TIS
17.02.2013 18:47
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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