11 00 091 Installing replacement engine (N47T)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Do not remove transportation retainer (adapter) of high pressure pump without special tool.
Risk of damage to timing chain drive.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove engine.
Mount engine on assembly stand .
Convert all assemblies.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove transportation retainer without special tool 11 8 740 .

Fig 1: Stop Bolts

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Install flywheel.

Screw in bolts (1 to 8).

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Fig 2: Flywheel Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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NOTE: Picture shows automatic flywheel.

Secure engine in TDC setting with special tool 11 5 320 .

Fig 3: Securing Engine In TDC Setting With Special Tool (11 5 320)

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Fit special tool 11 9 260 .

Tighten bolts in sequence (1 to 8).

Tightening torque:: 11 22 1AZ .

Fig 4: Flywheel Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Screw in special tool 11 8 740

Fig 5: Special Tool (11 8 740)

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Unscrew screws (1).

Fig 6: Screws

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IMPORTANT: Special tool 11 8 741 remains in timing case housing.
Central bolt (1) remains in camshaft sprocket.

Remove central bolt (1).

NOTE: Central bolt (1) is supported on special tool 11 8 740 until transportation retainer is pressed out towards rear.

Fig 7: Central Bolt

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Remove transportation retainer (1).

Install high pressure pump.

Transportation retainer (1) must be sent back to BMW (obligatory return).

Fig 8: Transportation Retainer

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 11 00 1AZ .

Remove vacuum line (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Replace O-ring on vacuum line.

Fig 9: Removing Vacuum Line

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Assemble engine.