11 33 516 Removing and installing/replacing rocker arms on left inlet side (N62 to 9/03): Installation

Installation of rocker arms is described separately from removal.

Clean all bearings and cams of inlet camshaft and lubricate with engine oil.

Ends of compression rings (1) point upwards.

Make sure compression rings (1) are engaged at ends.

Fig 1: Installing Compression Rings

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Install rocker arms (1) on inlet side.

IMPORTANT: Rocker arms (1) slip slightly when bearing bracket is fitted.
Make sure rocker arms (1) are secured as illustrated on hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements and on valves.

Align rocker arms (1) straight.

Fig 2: Installing Rocker Arms On Inlet Side

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Remove special tool 11 9 473.

Remove bearing bracket (1) from special tool 11 9 470.

Fig 3: Removing Bearing Bracket From Special Tool 11 9 470

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IMPORTANT: Do not tilt bearing bracket (1).

Lower bearing bracket (1) from above and carefully bring into contact with cylinder head.

Insert nuts and tighten by hand without play.

IMPORTANT: Make sure none of the intermediate levers or rocker arms have slipped out.

Tighten down nuts from inside to outside.

Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Lowering Bearing Bracket

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

Fit bearing cap R E1 in such a way that marking is legible from inlet side.

Install nuts and tighten down.

Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 5: Fitting Bearing Cap R E1

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