E53 (X5)

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Pull back special tool 11 5 180 until flywheel is no longer secured in place.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 11 5 180 On Flywheel

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Lift timing chain and hold under tension.

NOTE: Note marks.

Crank engine at central bolt against direction of rotation to 45° before TDC position.

Fig 2: Identifying Central Bolt

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Remove special tools 11 2 444 / 443 / 445 / 441.

Fig 3: Removing Special Tools 11 2 444 / 443 / 445 / 441

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Release cylinder head bolts in sequence 10 to 1.

Lift off cylinder head.

Fig 4: Cylinder Head Bolts Releasing Sequence

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Lift timing chain and hold under tension.

Crank engine from 45° before TDC position in direction of rotation up to TDC position.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 180 in TDC position.

CAUTION: Remove special tool 11 5 180 before starting engine.

Fig 1: Securing Crankshaft With Special Tool 11 5 180 In TDC Position

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Assemble engine.