5 Series E39 M5 (S62) SAL
Caution!
No piston must be in the TDC position when the camshafts
are removed.
When the VANOS adjustment unit is removed, the chain wheels
of the inlet and exhaust camshafts are not non-positively
connected to the camshafts. Camshafts on cylinder bank 5 to 8
do not rotate.
Crank engine at central bolt against direction of rotation to 45
°
before TDC position.
Remove left timing case cover (cylinder bank 5 to 8)
.
Remove chain tensioning piston.
Cylinder bank 5 to 8 (inlet side):
Remove slackened bolts. Take off spacer ring (1).
Cylinder bank 5 to 8 (inlet side):
Note:
The spline hub (1) accommodates a plate spring and a
supporting ring.
Take care: the supporting ring can easily fall out when removed.
Remove spline hub (1) with plate spring and supporting ring.
RA Replacing left camshafts (S62)
BMW AG - TIS
21.02.2013 07:12
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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