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Removal (528e)

  1. Remove distributor cap and rotor, then remove cover surrounding distributor. Turn crankshaft to position No. 1 piston on TDC at end of compression stroke.
  2. Ensure timing marks on vibration damper and pointer are aligned. Arrow on camshaft must be aligned with timing mark on cylinder head. See Fig 1.
  3. Remove timing belt cover. Loosen tensioner and position away from timing belt to relieve tension.
    Fig 1: 528e Timing Sprockets Alignment
    G09331948Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    If installing same timing belt, mark direction of rotation prior to removing. 

    Tighten tensioner adjusting bolt to keep tensioner in retracted position.

  4. If installing same timing belt, mark normal direction of rotation on timing belt before removing. Remove timing belt.
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