11 37 008 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft (N62 from 9/03): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Installation of eccentric shaft is described separately from removal.

NOTE: Lubricate eccentric shaft at bearing positions.

Replace needle bearing (1).

IMPORTANT: Needle bearings break off very easily when installed.

Carefully press needle bearings (1) apart at split position only to such an extent that they can be fitted over eccentric shaft.

Fig 1: Replacing Needle Bearing

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Eccentric shafts from 2/2003:

NOTE: Eccentric shafts of cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 are identical parts.

IMPORTANT: Note installation direction of eccentric shafts.
Depending on the side on which the magnet wheel is fitted, the eccentric shafts are used for cylinders 1 to 4 or 5 to 8.
Incorrect assembly will result in engine damage.

Installation of magnet wheel:

NOTE: Carefully clamp eccentric shaft (1) as illustrated with protective jaws (2) in a vice.

Fig 2: Clamping Eccentric Shaft With Protective Jaws In Vice

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IMPORTANT: Incorrect assembly will result in engine damage.

Assemble eccentric shaft for cylinder bank 1 to 4:

The machined curvature (3) and the groove in the eccentric shaft must point forwards as illustrated.

The unmachined surface on the eccentric points to the right.

Secure magnet wheel (1) with lug in eccentric shaft groove.

IMPORTANT: Only install original antimagnetic screw (2).

Insert screw (2) and tighten down.

Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Installing Original Antimagnetic Screw

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NOTE: Replace bearing shells (1) of needle bearings.

IMPORTANT: Bearing shells (1) must be installed in such a way that ends of bearing shells (1) face each other as shown in illustration.

Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Shells

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Insert bearing shells (1) into bearing bracket so that it is secured in bore (2).

Fig 5: Inserting Bearing Shells Into Bearing Bracket

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Lubricate bearing shells (1) with engine oil.

Fig 6: Lubricating Bearing Shells With Engine Oil

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Cylinder bank 1 to 4:

IMPORTANT: The machined curvature (1) of the eccentric points inwards.

The magnet wheel (2) is at the rear.

Install eccentric shaft as shown in illustration.

Fig 7: Installing Eccentric Shaft

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Lubricate bearing shells (1) with engine oil.

Install bearing shells (1).

Fig 8: Installing Bearing Shells

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Bearing shells (1) must snap audibly into place.

Check correct position of bearing shells (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Correct Position Of Bearing Shells

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Install right inlet camshaft.

Assemble engine.