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

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Removal of the camshaft adjustment unit distributor is described separately from installation.

Remove right camshaft adjustment unit,

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

NOTE: After releasing, oil drips out of the solenoid valve.
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Make sure no oil drips onto the belt drive. Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.

Release solenoid valve with special tool 11 6 420.

Fig 1: Releasing Solenoid Valve Using Special Tool 11 6 420

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Feed timing chain out of camshaft adjustment unit distributor.

Secure timing chain to prevent it from sliding down.

NOTE: Screw (1) with sealing ring.

Release screws on camshaft adjustment unit distributor.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws On Camshaft Adjustment Unit Distributor

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NOTE: If the camshaft adjustment unit distributor and the seal (three plain compression rings) are worn, the removal operation may be awkward.

By moving it back and forth, carefully detach distributor straight from camshaft.

Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Adjustment Unit Distributor

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NOTE: The camshaft adjustment unit distributor is sealed on the inside with plain compression rings.
Traces of wear on the distributor plain compression rings up to a depth of approx. 0.1 to 0.2 mm are normal.
If there is pitting or scoring in the longitudinal direction, the plain compression rings and the distributor must be replaced.

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

NOTE: The plain compression rings have catches at the joint.

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

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

Fig 4: Removing Compression Ring

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