5 Series E39 M5 (S62) SAL
Remove oil lines (1) from cylinder head on cylinder
banks 1 to 4 and 5 to 8.
Note:
The oil lines (1) of cylinder banks 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 are
different.
Note:
Joint removal and installation of the VANOS adjustment unit
on cylinder banks 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 requires a step-by-
step procedure.
The work steps alternate between cylinder banks 1 to 4
and 5 to 8.
Removal:
Removal of the VANOS adjustment unit and the toothed shafts is
described separately from installation. The assembly sequence for
removal and installation is different.
When the engine is switched off, VANOS moves the camshafts to
a position which is advantageous to engine starting.
Caution!
Before the VANOS adjustment unit is removed, the camshafts
on both cylinder banks must be rotated back to their initial
position.
Rotate crankshaft in direction of rotation as far as ignition TDC
position of cylinder 1. Secure vibration damper in position with
special tool 11 2 300 .
RA Removing and installing/replacing toothed shafts of VANOS gear on left and right
BMW AG - TIS
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