11 31 036 Removing and installing/replacing left exhaust camshaft (N62): Removal

Removal of exhaust camshaft is described separately from installation.

Remove ignition coils on cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Remove spark plugs on cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Remove slide rail (1)

Fig 1: Removing Slide Rail

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Rotate exhaust camshaft at hexagon head until exhaust cam on cylinder (6) is facing upwards.

Fig 2: Rotating Exhaust Camshaft

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CAUTION: Do not mix up the camshaft bearing covers of cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8.

NOTE: Bearing caps of exhaust camshaft are marked on cylinder bank 5 to 8 with R A1 to R A5 from inlet side.

Fig 3: Identifying Bearing Caps

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Release nuts and remove bearing cap R A1.

NOTE: Retaining clips (1) for oil line are fitted on bearing caps 3 and 5.

Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Caps And Retaining Clips

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Release nuts on bearing caps R A2 to R A5.

Remove bearing caps R A2 to R A5.

Fig 5: Removing Bearing Caps R A2 To R A5

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Remove exhaust camshaft (1).

Fig 6: Removing Exhaust Camshaft

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If necessary, replace plain compression rings (1).

Fig 7: Removing Plain Compression Rings

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CAUTION: Plain compression rings (1) can easily break.

Plain compression rings (1) are engaged at joint.

Press compression ring (1) on one side into groove, pull up on other side and remove catch.

Carefully pull compression ring (1) apart and remove towards front.

If necessary, replace sensor gear (1).

Fig 8: Removing Sensor Gear

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Release screw (2) and remove sensor gear (1).