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

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

11 9 470
11 9 473

(cylinder bank 5 to 8)

Removal of rocker arms is described separately from installation.

Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft. Refer to 11 37 022 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVOMOTOR FOR LEFT ECCENTRIC SHAFT (N62/N62TU) .

Remove ignition coils on cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Remove left cylinder head cover. Refer to 11 12 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER (N62/N62TU) .

Remove spark plugs on cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Remove inlet and exhaust adjustment unit on left side. Refer to 11 36 047 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNITS ON LEFT SIDE (N62/N62TU) .

IMPORTANT: The inlet camshaft must first be rotated so that when the bearing bracket is removed the intermediate levers do not slip out and damage the camshaft.

Rotate inlet camshaft against direction of rotation until lettering (1) on 8th cylinder points upwards in cylinder axis and cam is horizontal.

Fig 1: Identifying Lettering On 8th Cylinder

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Rotate eccentric shaft at dihedral head as illustrated in order to reduce tension on torsion spring (1).

Pretension torsion spring (1) with a cable strap (2), feed out from roller (3) and carefully relieve tension.

Fig 2: Aligning Eccentric Shaft

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Rotate eccentric shaft at dihedral head as shown in illustration back to minimum stroke position.

Fig 3: Rotating Eccentric Shaft To Minimum Stroke Position

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

NOTE: Bearing caps of inlet camshaft are marked on cylinder bank 5 to 8 with R E1 to R E5 from inlet side.

Release nuts and remove bearing cap R E1.

Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Cap R E1

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Release 8 nuts of bearing bracket (1) from outside to inside.

Fig 5: Locating Nuts Of Bearing Bracket

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Clamp special tool 11 9 470 as illustrated in a vise.

Fig 6: Clamping Special Tool 11 9 470 In A Vise

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IMPORTANT: Do not tilt bearing bracket (1).

Carefully lift out bearing bracket (1).

Fig 7: View Of Bearing Bracket

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Place bearing bracket (1) with inlet camshaft and eccentric shaft as illustrated on special tool 11 9 470.

Secure bearing bracket (1) with a nut (special tool 11 9 473).

Fig 8: Securing Bearing Bracket With Nut (Special Tool 11 9 473)

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IMPORTANT: The lower section of the bearing bracket (1) is machined with the cylinder head and must not be mixed up.

NOTE: Lower section of bearing bracket (1) remains on cylinder head.

Fig 9: Identifying Lower Section Of Bearing Bracket On Cylinder Head

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IMPORTANT: Rockers arms (1) are divided into individual tolerance classes. The tolerance classes are designated as illustrated with the numbers from 1 to 4. Used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position. When replacing rocker arms (1) on inlet side: install rocker arms of the same tolerance class in the same position.

Remove rocker arms (1) on inlet side and set aside in neat order.

Installation:

Installation of rocker arms is described separately from removal.

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

Fig 10: Identifying Tolerance Classes On Rocker Arms

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Ends of compression rings (1) point upwards.

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

Fig 11: View Of Compression Ring Ends

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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 12: Aligning Rocker Arms Straight

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Remove special tool 11 9 473.

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

Fig 13: 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, refer to 11 31 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Fig 14: Identifying Nuts Of 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, refer to 11 31 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Fig 15: Locating Bearing Cap R E1

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Rotate eccentric shaft at dihedral head as illustrated in order to reduce tension on torsion spring (1).

Pretension torsion spring (1) with a cable strap (2) and carefully fit on roller (3).

Fig 16: Securing Torsion Spring With A Cable Strap

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Rotate eccentric shaft at dihedral head as shown in illustration back to minimum stroke position.

Fig 17: Rotating Eccentric Shaft At Dihedral Head

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Rotate inlet camshaft in direction of rotation until cam on 5th cylinder points upwards at an angle as shown in illustration.

Fig 18: Aligning Cam On 5th Cylinder

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Install inlet and exhaust adjustment unit on left side. Refer to 11 36 047 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNITS ON LEFT SIDE (N62/N62TU) .

Install spark plugs on cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Install left cylinder head cover. Refer to 11 12 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER (N62/N62TU) .

Install ignition coils on cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Install servomotor for left eccentric shaft. Refer to 11 37 022 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVOMOTOR FOR LEFT ECCENTRIC SHAFT (N62/N62TU) .

Assemble engine.