3 Series E92 316i (N43) COUPE
11 31 051
Replacing timing chain (N43B16)
Special tools required:
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11 3 340
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11 5 120
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11 8 180
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11 8 690
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11 8 692
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11 8 693
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11 8 700
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor.
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Remove cylinder head.
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Remove alternator drive belt.
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Remove vibration damper.
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Secure engine in installation position.
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Lower front axle support.
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Remove oil sump.
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Remove both solenoid valves.
After removing oil sump, provisionally reinstall front axle support
and remove special tool for securing engine in installation position.
Important!
For removal of the timing chain, the central bolt must be
slackened and later removed.
After the central bolt is released, the sprocket wheels of the
timing chain and the oil pump will no longer be non-positively
connected to the crankshaft (risk of damage).
Balancing shafts rotate and must be readjusted as described
later.
RA Replacing timing chain (N43B16)
BMW AG - TIS
20.01.2013 10:04
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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