11 36 635 Removing and installing/replacing distributor on right camshaft adjustment unit (M62 VANOS from 9/98): Installation

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If necessary, replace seal (three plain compression rings).

Carefully pull compression ring (1) apart and install.

Press compression ring (1) upwards as far as possible and install catch.

Fig 1: Installing Compression Ring

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NOTE: The gasket is secured in a groove on the camshaft bearing cover and over the non-return valve (1).
The non-return valve (1) is "inserted" in the cylinder head and can fall out if the gasket is not fed out carefully.

Carefully feed out gasket.

Fig 2: Feeding Out Gasket Over Non-Return Valve

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If necessary, remove non-return valve.

Insert commercially available screw with M10x1 thread or special tool 13 5 132 as and extraction aid by hand in nonreturn valve (1) and carefully remove.

Fig 3: Removing Nonreturn Valve Using Special Tool 13 5 132

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Replace sealing ring (1) on non-return valve.

CAUTION: Check installed direction.
An incorrectly installed non-return valve will result in engine damage.

Install non-return valve with M10x1 thread facing outwards.

Fig 4: Installing Non-Return Valve

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Installation of the camshaft adjustment unit distributor is described separately from removal.

Check correct installation position of non-return valve (1).

Feed in new gasket so that it is secured in groove on camshaft bearing cover and over non-return valve (1).

Fig 5: Feeding In New Gasket Over Non-Return Valve

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Make sure that contact points on plain compression rings snap into place.

Align contact points of compression rings upwards.

Fig 6: Identifying Contact Points Of Compression Rings

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Make sure that gasket is secured in groove on camshaft bearing cover.

Fig 7: Checking Gasket In Groove On Camshaft Bearing Cover

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Apply a light coat of oil to camshaft adjustment unit distributor and plain compression rings.

Carefully push on camshaft adjustment unit distributor so that it is straight.

Fig 8: Pushing Camshaft Adjustment Unit Distributor

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NOTE: Only screw (1) with sealing ring.

Replace sealing ring on screw (1).

Install and tighten down screws.

Fig 9: Installing Adjustment Unit Distributor Screws

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Feed timing chain onto camshaft adjustment unit distributor.

Insert solenoid valve and tighten down with special tool 11 6 420.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 11 36 12AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Fig 10: Tightening Solenoid Valve Using Special Tool 11 6 420

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Install right camshaft adjustment unit,

refer to 11 36 615 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT UNIT (M62 VANOS FROM 9/98) .

Assemble engine.