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Removing camshaft (M50)

Attention!

Camshafts could be pre-damaged or broken when
removal/installation were performed incorrectly without a
fixture. In addition, valves could be bent through contact
with the piston crowns when mounting the cylinder head on
the crankcase.

Always conform with procedures and sequence.

Prepare special tool 11 3 260 (fixture) for 6-cylinder engine.

Unscrew spark plugs.

Mount and bolt special-tool fixture in tapped bores for spark plugs.

Tightening torque 23 Nm

Apply pressure on bearing covers by turning the eccentric shaft.

Unscrew all bolts for bearing covers.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to Technical Data

RA  Removing camshaft (M50)

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  06:13

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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