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11 28 020 Replacing tensioning device for alternator drive belt (N52K)

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials. 

No  steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.

A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.

Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released  .

Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).

For reliable identification:

Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic  .

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage). 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

E9x only: 

Remove special tool 11 3 340.

Release screw (3) on belt tensioner (4).

For tightening torque refer to 11 28 1AZ in 11 28 RIBBED V-BELT WITH TENSION AND DEFLECTION SYSTEM .

Installation: 

Replace aluminium screws. 

Remove belt tensioner (4).

Fig 1: Belt Tensioner And Belt Tensioner Screw
G04751147Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

E85 only: 

Remove special tool 11 3 340.

Release screw on belt tensioner (1).

For tightening torque refer to 11 28 1AZ in 11 28 RIBBED V-BELT WITH TENSION AND DEFLECTION SYSTEM .

Installation: 

Replace aluminium screws. 

Remove belt tensioner (1).

Fig 2: Belt Tensioner And Drive Belt
G04751148Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.