11 31 032 Removing and installing/replacing left inlet camshaft (N62 from 9/03): Installation

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Installation of inlet camshaft is described separately from removal.

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

NOTE: Camshaft has a groove and sensor gear has a lug for fastening purposes.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Groove

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Fit sensor gear (1) and align to groove in camshaft.

Insert screw (2) and tighten down.

Tightening torque of screw (2), see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Installing Sensor Gear

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Installing compression rings (1):

IMPORTANT: Plain compression rings (1) can easily break.

Carefully pull compression ring (1) apart and install from front.

Press compression ring (1) on one side into groove, install catch on other side.

Fig 3: Installing Compression Rings

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Insert inlet camshaft (1) so that cams point upwards at cylinder 5 as shown in illustration.

Fig 4: Installing Inlet Camshaft

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Make sure bearing shells (1) of eccentric shaft are engaged in bearing bracket.

NOTE: Bearing shell (1) is guided in a groove in bearing cap.

Fig 5: Installing Bearing Shells Of Eccentric Shaft In Bearing Bracket

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Check dowel sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position.

Fig 6: Identifying Dowel Sleeves

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