528i (E39) 2.

8L (Vanos) 28682 (M52) 1999-00

525i/530i (E39) 2.5L13.0L (Vanos) 25 68 5, 30 68 3 (M54) 2001-03
X5 (E53) 2.8L (Vanos) 28682 (M52) 2000
X5 (E53) 3.0L (Vanos) 30683 (M54) 2001-06
Z3 (E36) 2.5L12.8L (Vanos) 25 68 4, 28 68 2 (M52) 1999-01
Z3 (E36) 3.0L (Vanos) 30683 (M54) 2001-02
Z4 (E85/86) 2.5L (Vanos) 25684 (M52) 2003-04
Z4 (E85/86) 3.0L (Vanos) 30683 (M54) 2003-04

Special tools
• Flywheel timing pin - BMW NO.11 2300.
• Camshaft alignment tool - Removal
BMW NO.11 3240/244.
• Removal/installation of timing chain requires:
• Timing chain pre-tensioning tool -
D Oil pan removal, if two-piece crankshaft
BMW NO.11 4220.
pulley/damper is fitted.
• Tensioner locking tool - BMW NO.11 3292.
• Crankshaft pulley/hub puller (one-piece pulley) - • Engine NO.1 cylinder at TDC.
NO.118190/200/210. • Ensure camshaft lobes are facing D.
• Crankshaft pulley/hub puller (two-piece pulley) - • Ensure camshaft alignment tool can be fitted fl.
NO.112150/410. • If not, adjust camshafts as follows:
• Camshaft timing setting tool - NOTE: Tensioner plunger is spring loaded.
BMW No.11 6150. D Remove tensioner 1].
• Camshaft sprockets alignment tool - D Pre-load timing chain with tool to 6 in. Ibs. D.
BMW NO.11 6180.
D Unscrew VANOS unit oil pressure pipe.
• VANOS unit checking tool -
D Connect compressed air 29-116 psi (2-8 bar1
BMW NO.11 3450.
to VANOS unit. Use special tool.
D Turn crankshaft two turns until camshaft
General precautions lobes face each other D.
• Disconnect battery ground cable.
• Insert flywheel timing pin m.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with • Ensure camshaft alignment tool can be
timing chain removed. refitted B.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine. • Remove VANOS unit m.
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation NOTE: Screws behind sealing caps have
(unless otherwise stated). LH threads 6.
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position • Remove timing chain pre-tensioning tool D:
(CKP) sensor before removal.
• Depress secondary tensioner and lock with
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other
sprockets.
tool m.
• Remove intake and exhaust camshaft sprockets
• Observe all tightening torques.
Ii] & m complete with chain.
• Remove secondary tensioner m.
• Remove camshaft sprocket and chain m.

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Installation • Replace sealing caps. Torque to 37 ft. Ibs.
• Install sprockets with chains as follows: • Engine with one-piece crankshaft pulley!
o Fit exhaust camshaft sprocket with chain. damper PJil.
Ensure arrow on sprocket aligned with upper • Engine with two-piece crankshaft pulley!
edge of cylinder head m. damper F1il.
o Install chain pre-tensioning tool 19. NOTE: Crankshaft pUlley central bolt MUST
o Screw in adjusting screw until in contact only be used once.
with guide rail (DO NOT tighten screw).
If necessary, realign camshaft sprocket m.
o Install secondary tensioner m.
m
o Fit toothed sleeve and toothed shaft with
pin [EI to exhaust camshaft sprocket. Ensure
tooth gaps aligned towards each other m.
o Push in toothed shaft until threaded holes
m.
positioned in center of slots
o Align camshaft sprockets with coupling chain
in position as shown ml. Use special tool.
o During installation of camshaft sprockets,
ensure tooth gaps on intake side aligned
towards each other 1Ii].
• Fit toothed shaft with pin to intake camshaft
sprocket. Push in toothed shaft until only 1 mm
of spline is visible f1!].
• Install washers and nuts PD. DO NOT tighten.
• Install plate spring with mark 'F' visible fE and
sensor gear fE to exhaust camshaft.
• Ensure arrow on sensor gear aligned with upper
edge of cylinder head fE. DO NOT tighten nuts.
• Pull out toothed shaft on exhaust side as far as
stop.
• Install and release secondary tensioner 1iJ.
• Pre-load timing chain with tool to 6 in. Ibs. 19.
• Slightly pre-tension plate spring by pressing'on
sensor gear fE. Tighten nuts fingertight.
• Set camshaft timing with tool as follows:
NOTE: Remove gasket before fitting special
tool No.11 6 150 fIl.
o Tighten screws and nuts in two stages
(in sequence shown) fIl:
o First stage: 44 in. Ibs.
o Second stage:
'A' - 15 ft. Ibs.
'B', 'C' - 7 ft. Ibs.
• Install timing chain tensioner B.
• Remove alignment tools and turn crankshaft two
turns.
• Ensure NO.1 cylinder at TDC. Use special tools.
• Remove camshaft timing setting tool fIl.
• Install VANOS unit [i).
NOTE: Screws behind sealing caps have
LH threads 6.

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540i (E34) 4.0L V8 40 8S 1 (M60) 1994-95
740i/L (E32) 4.0L V8 40 8S 1 (M60) 1993-94

Special tools
• Flywheel timing pin - BMW No.11 2300.
• Camshaft alignment tools -
BMW Nos.11 2441/442/443/444/445.
• Timing chain pre-tensioning tool -
BMW No.11 3390.

General precautions
• Disconnect battery ground cable.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with
timing chain removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation
(unless otherwise stated).
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position
(CKP) sensor before removal.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other
sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Valve timing procedures

• Engine No.1 cylinder at TDC.
• Insert flywheel timing pin D.
• Ensure No.1 cylinder camshaft lobes are
facing B.
• Ensure arrows on camshaft sprockets face
upwards B.
• Install camshaft alignment tools D.
NOTE: Ensure camshaft lobes positioned as
shown.
• Pre-tension timing chain using special tool, prior
to tightening bolts of camshaft sprockets 1iJ.

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740iliL (E38) 4.4L V8 4485 1 (M62) 1996-98
840Ci (E31) 4.4L V8 4485 1 (M62) 1996-97

Special tools • Camshaft rotation can be prevented using

wrench at position shown (;J.
• Flywheel timing pin - BMW NO.11 2300. • Secondary tensioners can be locked with tool [)
• Camshaft alignment tools - RH bank -
• Install exhaust camshaft sprockets D complete
BMW Nos.11 2441/445.
with chain as follows:
• Camshaft alignment tools - LH bank -
BMW Nos.11 2442/446. o Ensure threaded holes positioned in center
slots.
• Camshaft alignment tools - RH/LH bank -
BMW Nos.11 2443/444.
o Unlock secondary tensioner.
• Timing chain pre-tensioning tools -
o Install exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts D
BMW NO.11 3 390/11 7 380. (DO NOT tighten).
• Vibration damper hub holding tool - • Install intake camshaft sprockets B complete
BMW NO.11 2 450. with chain as follows:
• Secondary tensioner locking tool - o Ensure threaded holes positioned in center
BMW No.11 3310. slots.
o Install sensor gear on camshaft sprocket.
Ensure mark is in position as shown B.
General precautions o Install intake camshaft sprocket bolts
• Disconnect battery ground cable. (DO NOT tighten).
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with o Pre-load timing chain with tools to
timing chain removed. 6 in. Ibs. lil
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine. o Tighten camshaft sprocket bolts.
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation o Drain and install timing chain tensioner 1Iil.
(unless otherwise stated). NOTE: Bolts for crankshaft damper/hub
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position MUST only be used once m.
(CKP) sensor before removal.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other
sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Valve timing procedures

• Removallinstallation of timing chain requires:
o Oil pan removal.
• Engine No.1 cylinder at TDC.
• Insert flywheel timing pin D.
• Ensure NO.1 cylinder camshaft lobes are
facing 6.
• Ensure mark on sensor gear is in position as
shown B.
• Install camshaft alignment tools D.
NOTE: Ensure camshaft lobes positioned as
shown.

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740i/iL (E38) 4.4L V8 (Vanos) 44 8.8 2 (M62) 1997-02
X5 (E53) 4.4L V8 (Vanos) 44 8S 2 (M62) 2000-03

Special tools • Camshaft rotation can be prevented using wrench

at position shown B.
• Flywheel timing pin - BMW No.11 2300
(540i/740i/iL).
• Secondary tensioners can be locked with tool m.
• Install camshaft sprockets complete with chains.
• Flywheel timing pin - BMW NO.115 180 (X5). DO NOT tighten bolts m & 6.
• Camshaft alignment tools - RH bank -
• Adjust VANOS units as follows: -
BMW Nos.11 2441/445.
• Camshaft alignment tools - LH bank -
D Unlock secondary tensioner m.
BMW Nos.11 2442/446. D Install chain pre-tensioning tool Ill.
• Camshaft alignment tools - RH/LH bank - D Screw in adjusting screw until in contact with
BMW Nos.11 2443/444. guide rail. DO NOT tighten screw.
• Timing chain pre-tensioning tools - D LH bank: Connect multimeter to VANOS unit
BMW NO.114230/231/232/11 7380. contact pin and to screw on oil line on cylinder
• Vibration damper hub holding tool - head 11]. Set multimeter to acoustic continuity
BMW NO.112450. test.
• Camshaft sensor gear adjusting tool - D Using torque wrench set to 30 ft. Ibs. and
RH bank - BMW NO.116451. adjusting tool turn VANOS unit
• Camshaft sensor gear adjusting tool - counterclockwise towards left-hand stop 11],
LH bank - BMW No.11 6 452. until acoustic signal can be heard.
• VANOS unit adjusting tool- BMW NO.116440. D Tighten camshaft sprocket bolts m (LH thread).
• Secondary tensioner locking tool - Tightening torque: 11 ft. Ibs. Loosen bolts 90°.
BMW NO.113310. D RH bank: Repeat adjustment of VANOS unit
11]. Use multimeter.
General precautions D Tighten camshaft sprocket bolts 6 (LH thread).
Tightening torque: 11 ft. Ibs. Loosen bolts 90°.
• Disconnect battery ground cable. D Pre-load timing chain with tools to 6 in. Ibs.lll.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with timing D LH bank: ResetVANOS unit 11]. Use multimeter.
chain removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
D Tighten camshaft sprocket bolts m
(LH thread). Tightening torque:
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation Intake - 81 ft. Ibs.
(unless otherwise stated). Exhaust - 92 ft. Ibs.
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position D RH bank: Reset VANOS unit 11]. Use
(CKP) sensor before removal. multimeter.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other D Tighten camshaft sprocket bolts 6
sprockets.
(LH thread). Tightening torque:
• Observe all tightening torques. Intake - 81 ft. Ibs.
Exhaust - 92 ft. Ibs.
Valve timing procedures • Installsensor gear mI to intake camshaftsas follows:
• Removal/installation of timing chain requires: D Fit sensor gear nut (DO NOT tighten).
D Oil pan removal. D Align bores on RH/LH sensor gear in position
• Engine NO.1 cylinder at TDC.
as shown and lock with tools m.
D Tighten sensor gear nut mI (LH thread).
• Insert flywheel timing pin D.
Tightening torque: 30 ft. Ibs.
• Ensure NO.1cylinder camshaft lobes are facing fJ.
• Install camshaft alignment tools B.
• Drain and install timing chain tensioner m.
NOTE: Bolts for crankshaft damper/hub
NOTE: Ensure camshaft lobes positioned as
MUST only be used once.
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550i (E60/61) 4.8l V8 N628488 2006-08
645Ci (E63/64) 4.4l V8 N62844A 2004-05
745i/Li (E65/66) 4.4l V8 N62844A 2003-05
750i/Li (E65/66) 4.8l V8 N628488 2005-06
760i/Li (E65/66) 6.0l V12 N73860A 2003-06
X5 4.4/4.8l V8 N62 844A1N62 848A 2004-06

Special tools
• Camshaft locking tool - BMW No.11 9 463. • Removallinstallation of timing chain requires:
• Crankshaft locking tool 1 - BMW NO.11 9451. o Engine removal.
• Crankshaft locking tool 2 - BMW NO.11 9 452. o Cylinder head(s) removal.
• Crankshaft sprocket puller - o Flywheel removal.
BMW NO.11 2001/002/003/007. o Oil pan removal.
• Exhaust camshaft alignment tool - • Engine at TDC on No.1 cylinder.
BMW NO.11 9462.
• Install crankshaft pulley alignment tool
• Intake camshaft alignment tool -
BMW NO.11 9461. NO.11 9190 D.
• Crankshaft pulley alignment tool - • Ensure camshaft lobes are positioned as shown:
BMW NO.11 9190. o N62: No.5 cylinder fl.
o N73: NO.7 cylinder fl.
• Ensure camshaft lobes for NO.1 cylinder are
General precautions
positioned as shown II!J.
• Disconnect battery ground cable. • If not, remove crankshaft pulley alignment tool
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with and turn crankshaft pUlley 360°.
timing chain removed. NOTE: Ensure intake camshafts locked in
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine. fUlly 'advanced' position & exhaust
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation camshafts locked in fUlly 'retarded'
(unless otherwise stated). position m.
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position
• Camshaft rotation possible using wrench on
(CKP) sensor before removal.
hexagon Iil.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other
sprockets. • Install alignment tool NO.11 9461 to LH intake
camshaft m.
• Observe all tightening torques.
• Valve timing correct when alignment tool abuts
cylinder head or is raised up to a maximum of
0.5 mm on exhaust side.
• Install alignment tool NO.11 9 462 to LH exhaust
camshaft 16.
• Valve timing correct when alignment tool abuts
cylinder head or is raised up to a maximum of
0.5 mm on exhaust side.
• Repeat valve timing checking procedure for
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• Align camshafts as follows:
o Loosen bolt on each LH camshaft
and then re-tighten by hand rn.
adjuster
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NOTE: Camshaft rotation can be prevented

using wrench on hexagon.
o Install intake camshaft alignment tool
NO.11 9461 rn.
o Align LH intake camshaft. Ensure intake
camshaft alignment tool abuts cylinder head.
o Lock LH intake camshaft with camshaft
locking tool NO.11 9 463 m.
o Torque LH intake camshaft adjuster bolt to
59 ft. Ibs.rn.
o Install exhaust camshaft alignment tool
NO.11 94626.
o Align LH exhaust camshaft. Ensure exhaust
camshaft alignment tool abuts cylinder head.
o Lock LH exhaust camshaft with camshaft
locking tool NO.11 9 463 m.
o Torque LH exhaust camshaft adjuster bolt to
59 ft. Ibs.rn.
• Repeat adjustment procedure for RH cylinder
head.
• Remove camshaft locking/alignment tools rn,
6 & m.
• Remove crankshaft pulley alignment tool
NO.11 9190 D.
• Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise. Check
valve timing.
• Camshaft adjuster bolts MUST only be used
once rn.
NOTE: Crankshaft pulley central bolt MUST
only be used once.
• Torque crankshaft pulley central bolt to
74 ft. Ibs. + 60° + 60° + 60° ([i].

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735i/L (E32) 3.5L 34 6E C, 34 6K B (M30) 1985-92

Special tools
• None required.

General precautions
• Disconnect battery ground cable.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with
timing chain removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation
(unless otherwise stated).
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position
(CKP) sensor before removal.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other
sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Valve timing procedures

• Engine NO.1 cylinder at TDC D.
• Camshaft sprocket threaded holes aligned
vertically fl.
• Camshaft sprocket dowel pin position lB.
• Remove tensioner plug EJ.
NOTE: Plug EJ tensioned by strong spring.
• Remove camshaft sprocket.

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840 Ci (E31) 4.0L V8 40851 (M60) 1994-95

Special tools
• Flywheel timing pin - BMW NO.11 2300.
• Camshaft alignment tools -
BMW Nos.11 2441/442/443/444/445.
• Timing chain pre-tensioning tool -
BMW NO.11 3390.

General precautions
• Disconnect battery ground cable.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with
timing chain removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation
(unless otherwise stated).
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position
(CKP) sensor before removal.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other
sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Valve timing procedures

• Engine NO.1 cylinder at TDC.
• Insert flywheel timing pin D.
• Ensure NO.1 cylinder camshaft lobes are
facing 6.
• Ensure arrows on camshaft sprockets face
upwards lB.
• Install camshaft alignment tools EI.
NOTE: Ensure camshaft lobes positioned as
shown.
• Pre-tension timing chain using special tool, prior
to tightening bolts of camshaft sprockets 1lJ.

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850i/Ci (E31) 5.0L V12 50 12 A (M70) 1991-94
850C5i (E31) 5.6L V12 56 12 1 (570) 1994-95

Special tools • Adjust chain tensioner as follows B:

o Loosen adjusting screw m until no longer i
• Flywheel timing pin - BMW NO.11 2 300. contact with tensioner rail.
• Camshaft alignment tool- BMW No.11 3190. o Turn engine once in normal direction of
• Vibration damper hub holding tool - rotation.
BMW No.11 2230. o Measure distance 'A' B.
o Push chain against tensioner rail spring force
General precautions as far as stop B.
o Measure distance 'B' B.
• Disconnect battery ground cable. o Subtract distance 'B' from distance 'A'.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with o Adjust distance 'A' - 'B' with adjusting screv
timing chain removed. m to:
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine. o Tensioner rail without sprocket Ill: 6±0.5 mrr
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation o Tensioner rail with sprocket 1Iil: 5±0.5 mm.
(unless otherwise stated). o Tighten tensioner locknut 111.
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position
• Tighten crankshaft pulley central bolt W:
(CKP) sensor before removal.
o Tightening torque:
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other
M18 - 74 ft. Ibs. + 60° + 60°.
sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.
o Tightening torque:
Bolt Ident.No. 110 - 325 ft. Ibs.
NOTE: Crankshaft pulley central bolt MUST
only be used once.

• Removallinstallation of timing chain requires:

o Oil pan removal.
• Engine NO.1 cylinder at TDC.
• Insert flywheel timing pin D.
• Ensure dowel pins on camshafts aligned
towards each other 6.
• Install camshaft alignment tool lB.
NOTE: Tensioner plunger is spring loaded.
• Remove tensioner II as follows:
o Loosen tensioner locknut 111.
o Loosen adjusting screw several turns m.
o Unscrew plug 6 and remove tensioner
plunger.
• Install camshaft sprockets (DO NOT tighten):
o Ensure timing chain is taut between
sprockets on non-tensioned side.
o Tension chain before tightening bolts of
camshaft sprockets:
o Tightening torque:
M6 - 7 ft. Ibs. M7 - 11 ft. Ibs.

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850i (E31) 5.4L V12 54 12 1 (M73) 1995-97

, Special tools • Adjust chain tensioner as follows Ill:

D Press tensioner rail briefly against chain and
• Flywheel timing pin - BMW NO.11 2300. measure distance 'A' Ill.
• Camshaft alignment tool - BMW NO.11 3 190. D Push chain tensioner rail against spring force
• Vibration damper hub holding tool - and measure distance 'B' Ill.
BMW NO.11 2 420. D Subtract distance 'B' from distance 'A'.
D Adjust distance 'A' - 'B' with adjusting screw
General precautions [11 to: 6±0.5 mm.
D Tighten tensioner locknut m.
• Disconnect battery ground cable. • Tighten crankshaft pulley central boltm.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with Tightening torque: 74 ft. Ibs. + 60° + 60°.
timing chain removed.
NOTE: Crankshaft pulley central bolt MUST
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
only be used once.
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation
(unless otherwise stated).
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position
(CKP) sensor before removal.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other
sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

, Valve timing procedures

• Removal/installation of timing chain requires:
D Oil pan removal.
• Engine NO.1 cylinder at TDC.
• Insert flywheel timing pin D.
• Ensure notch on camshaft aligned with nut B.
• Install camshaft alignment tool B.
NOTE: Tensioner plunger is spring loaded.
• Remove tensioner B as follows:
D Loosen tensioner locknut m.
D Loosen adjusting screw several turns [11.
D Unscrew plug 6 and remove tensioner
plunger.
• Install camshaft sprockets (DO NOT tighten):
D Ensure timing chain is taut between
sprockets on non-tensioned side.
D Tension chain before tightening bolts of
camshaft sprockets:
D Tightening torque:
M6 - 7 ft. Ibs. M7 - 11 ft. Ibs.

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 Special tools Installation
• Install camshaft sprockets with chain as follows.
• Crankshaft locking pin - BMW NO.11 2300.
o Ensure groove on exhaust camshaft aligned
• Camshaft alignment tool - BMW NO.11 5 080.
with groove on camshaft bearing cap 1iJ.
• Camshaft alignment tool- BMW NO.117341/2.
o Ensure groove of intake camshaft at 10° to
• VANOS unit actuation tools (solenoid valves)- groove on camshaft bearing cap [1J.
BMW NO.11 7350,126410/12.
o Install exhaust camshaft sprocket with chai
• Crankshaft vibration damper holding tool - as shown 6.
BMW NO.11 2 490.
o Install intake camshaft sprocket with center of
• Crankshaft turning tool - BMW NO.11 5 100. long hole aligned with edge of cylinder head lil.
o Carefully fit half rings m and hub assembly
General precautions EI!I to intake camshaft sprocket. Insert screws
• Disconnect battery ground cable.
m
in position 'A' first (DO NOT tighten).
NOTE: Use original antimagnetic screws
• Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with only.
timing chain removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine. • Install chain tensioner IE as follows:
• Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation NOTE: Drain chain tensioner before
(unless otherwise stated). installation.
• If required: Mark position of crankshaft position oPush chain tensioner carefully together IE].
(CKP) sensor before removal. oRepeat this procedure twice.
• Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other • Install camshaft alignment tool NO.117341/2 m.
sprockets.
• Check function of VANOS unit. Use special tool IE.
• Observe all tightening torques.
• VANOS unit splined shafts MUST be in 'retardea
position before/during installation IE. Use
Valve timing procedures special tool.
• Turn splined hubs on intake and exhaust
Removal
camshafts clockwise as far as stop m.
• Fit VANOS unit and secure to cylinder head wilt-
• Removal/installation of timing chain requires: two screws.
o Cylinder head removal.
• Tighten two accessible screws on intake mane
o Oil pan removal.
exhaust camshafts. Tightening torque: 7 ft. Ibs.
• Position engine NO.1cylinder at TDC on as follows:
• Remove crankshaft locking pin D.
o Turn crankshaft until timing marks aligned D.
o Insert crankshaft locking pin D. • Turn crankshaft and tighten remaining screws or
o Connect special tools to VANOS unit and turn intake and exhaust camshafts. Tightening
camshafts counterclockwise until grooves on torque: 7 ft. Ibs.
both camshafts aligned with grooves on • Check engine at TDC on NO.1 cylinder. Use too
bearing covers 111 using spanner at positions Nos.11 2 300/11 5 080.
shown B. • Install upper chain guide m.
o Ensure camshaft lobes are facing 111. • Fit remaining screws and tighten VANOS unit.
o Install camshaft alignment iool NO.115080 D. NOTE: Crankshaft damper hub bolts MUST
NOTE: Tensioner plunger is spring loaded. only be used once.

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