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11 37 008 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Eccentric Shaft (N62 To 9/03): Identification

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  1. Lever with roller for cylinders 1 to 4
  2. Lever with roller for cylinders 5 to 8
    Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft
    G04777716Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: The position of the eccentric (3) is crucial to fitting the lever (1) and the installation direction in the bearing bridge described later.
Incorrect assembly will result in engine damage. 

Cylinder bank 1 to 4: 

As shown in the illustration, the machined surface (3) on the eccentric must point left and the groove in the eccentric shaft must be pointed upwards at an angle.

Align lever (1) with digits 1-4 pointing to groove in eccentric shaft and insert. Insert screw (2).

Grip lever (1) with roller at dihedral.

Tighten down screw (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Position Of Eccentric
G04777717Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation of magnet wheel:

NOTE: Roller (1) must not rest against vise.

Clamp eccentric shaft (2) with front jaws on dihedral in a vise.

Fig 3: Identifying Eccentric Shaft And Roller
G04777708Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: The position of the eccentric is crucial to fitting the magnet wheel (1) and the installation direction in the bearing bridge described later.
Incorrect assembly will result in engine damage. 

Magnet wheel (1) is secured with a lug in groove in eccentric shaft.

IMPORTANT: Only install original antimagnetic screw (2).

Insert screw (2) and tighten down.

Tightening torque. See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Fig 4: Identifying Magnet Wheel And Screw
G04773847Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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 5: Identifying Bearing Shells
G04740226Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 6: Inserting Bearing Shells Into Bearing Bracket
G04740227Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lubricate bearing shells (1) with engine oil.

Fig 7: Identifying Bearing Shell
G04740222Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cylinder bank 1 to 4: 

IMPORTANT: There is a danger of mixing up battery leads:
Machined curvature of eccentric points inwards.
Lever (1) with roller points towards front.

Install eccentric shaft as shown in illustration.

Version up to 2/03: 

Eccentric shaft of cylinder bank 1 to 4 has a "flat area (2)" on collar between cylinders 1 and 2.

Fig 8: Locating Flat Area Of Eccentric Shaft Between Cylinders 1 And 2
G04773850Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lubricate bearing shells (1) with engine oil.

Install bearing shells (1).

Fig 9: Installing Bearing Shells
G04740230Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Bearing shells (1) must snap audibly into place.

Check correct position of bearing shells (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Bearing Shells
G04740231Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Install right inlet camshaft.  See 11 31 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT INLET CAMSHAFT (N62 TO 9/03) .

Assemble engine.

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