5 Series E39 540i (M62) SAL
Release bearing caps of exhaust and inlet camshafts on cylinder
bank 1 to 4 in 1/2 turn increments uniformly from outside to
inside.
Caution!
Do not mix up the camshaft bearing covers of
cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8.
Remove bearing covers on cylinder bank 1 to 4 and place to
one side in order.
Lift out camshafts.
Installation
Installation of camshafts is described separately from removal.
Insert exhaust and inlet camshafts on cylinder bank 1 to 4.
Rotate exhaust camshaft until exhaust cam on cylinder 2 is
facing upwards.
Rotate inlet camshaft until inlet cam on cylinder 1 is facing
upwards.
Caution!
Do not mix up the camshaft bearing covers of
cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8.
Fit bearing caps.
Exhaust camshaft bearing caps are marked A1 to A5 from inlet
side.
Inlet camshaft bearing caps are marked E1 to E5 from inlet side.
RA Replacing right camshaft (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 12:23
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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