11 37 022 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for left eccentric shaft (N62)

(cylinder bank 5 to 8)

Remove acoustic cover.

Remove ignition coil cover. See Figure.

Unlock plug (1) on servomotor (2) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug From Servomotor

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Unfasten screws.

Rotate servomotor (2) until no longer engaged in spline teeth of eccentric shaft.

Fig 2: Rotating Servomotor

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Installation: 

Replace sealing ring on spacer.

Install servomotor (1) and screw in up to spacer.

Rotate servomotor (1) into correct installation position.

Install and tighten down screws.

Fig 3: Installing Servomotor

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Installation: 

Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Motor Electronics (DME).

Check stored fault messages.

Rectify faults.

Now clear the fault memory.