5 Series E61 530xi (N52K) TOUR
Important!
Markings of inlet and exhaust camshafts are different.
Mixing up the inlet and exhaust camshaft will result in engine
damage.
A
Exhaust camshaft.
E
Inlet camshaft
Check plain compression rings (1) for damage and replace if
necessary.
Plain compression rings (1) are engaged at joint.
Press plain compression rings (1) apart upwards and downwards
and removed towards front.
Important!
Plain compression rings (1) can easily break.
Important!
Removal on engine:
Set engine to firing TDC at 1st cylinder.
Removed cylinder head:
When using special tool 11 9 000 , it will be necessary to
remove the aluminium profile insert.
Mounting bearing bank:
Pre-install special tool 11 4 462 on cylinder no. 2.
Insert special tool 11 4 463 in screw connection of cylinder head
cover.
Important!
Special tool 11 4 463 is a special screw.
Press down cam followers (3) on cylinder no. 2 with spindle
nut (2) of special tool 11 4 462 .
RA Removing and installing/replacing exhaust camshaft (N52K)
BMW AG - TIS
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