5 Series E60 M5 (S85) SAL
Rotate exhaust camshaft with open-end wrench (1) at hexagon
head in direction of arrow until special tool A 11 5 301 can be
attached.
Designation (A1) on dihedron points upwards.
Note:
Exhaust VANOS gear (2) adjusted in direction of
arrow (advance).
Disconnect inlet and exhaust camshafts.
Attach special tool A 11 5 301 .
Attach special tool E 11 5 301 and secure with bolts (2).
Important!
Screw in bolts (2) without fail, risk of damage to camshafts.
Important!
Removal/installation is not possible without hexagon socket
screw (2).
Hexagon socket screw (2) with washer must not be longer
than 18 mm.
Gearwheels (1 and 3) of exhaust VANOS gear are tensioned
with a spring.
Insert M8x18 hexagon socket screw (2) into exhaust VANOS
gear.
Installation:
If the hexagon socket screw is released or forgotten by mistake,
the gear teeth can be readjusted with special tool 11 5 370 .
Screw in knurled screw on special tool 11 5 370 until
gearwheel (1) lines up with bore (see arrow) on thread.
Failure to tension the exhaust VANOS gear (1) will result in
rattling noises at idle.
RA Removing and installing / replacing right exhaust VANOS gear (S85)
BMW AG - TIS
22.02.2013 16:42
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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