Install intake and exhaust camshaft adjuster

Intake adjuster

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Overview graphic of the intake adjuster

Intake adjuster 7 608 788

Intake adjuster 8 617 692

Intake adjuster 8 684 920

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After replacing one or more VANOS central valves or VANOS adjusters:
When removing, make note of the identification/part number of the VANOS central valve or VANOS adjuster and consider writing it down.
It must be replaced with a VANOS adjuster or VANOS central valve with the same part number. A mixed installation is not allowed.
Read out the vehicle I-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
see the applicable BMW parts catalogue.

Observe the identification of the intake and exhaust camshaft adjusters.
The intake and exhaust camshaft adjusters are different:

The exhaust camshaft adjuster for the exhaust camshaft is marked with EX.

The intake adjuster for the intake camshaft is marked with IN.

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Feed in intake adjuster (1) in the timing chain (2) and position on the intake camshaft (3).

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Abut VANOS central valve (1) of intake side.

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Install exhaust camshaft adjuster

Exhaust camshaft adjuster

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Overview graphic of the intake adjuster

Intake adjuster 7 608 789

Intake adjuster 8 617 693

Intake adjuster 8 684 921

Lay out the exhaust camshaft adjuster marked with EX (arrow).

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Feed in exhaust camshaft adjuster (1) in the timing chain (2) and position on the exhaust camshaft (3).

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Abut VANOS central valve (1) of exhaust side.

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Preload timing chain

To tighten the central valve (1) , use the reversible ratchet (2) from the special tool 0 496 855 with special tool 2 450 487 .

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To tighten the central valve (1), use special tool 0 496 855 .

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Tighten the VANOS central valve of the intake adjuster (1) with special tool 0 496 855 or 2 450 487

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - VANOS CENTRAL VALVE TO CAMSHAFT

Tightening torques
M12 x 1	1. Joining torque	30 Nm
	2. Joining torque	50 Nm
	3. Angle of rotation	65°
M21 VANOS central valve on the thread and on the contact surface must be coated with engine oil.	1. Joining torque	50 Nm
	2. tightening torque	140 Nm
M22 VANOS central valve on the thread and on the contact surface must be coated with engine oil.	1. Joining torque	50 Nm
	2. tightening torque	140 Nm

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Tighten the VANOS central valve of the exhaust camshaft adjuster (1) with special tool 0 496 855 or 2 450 487

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

VANOS central valve to camshaft
M12 x 1	1. Joining torque	30 Nm
	2. Joining torque	50 Nm
	3. Angle of rotation	65°
M21 VANOS central valve on the thread and on the contact surface must be coated with engine oil.	1. Joining torque	50 Nm
	2. tightening torque	140 Nm
M22 VANOS central valve on the thread and on the contact surface must be coated with engine oil.	1. Joining torque	50 Nm
	2. tightening torque	140 Nm

Remove all special tools.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine.
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged.

Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.

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Crank the engine with special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) twice in the direction of engine rotation.

Follow-up work

Refer to CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING .
Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS .
Refer to INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE TO THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE TO THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT FRONT .
Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH COOLANT EXPANSION TANKS .
Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLER DEVICE .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT WITH THE VACUUM FILLER DEVICE .
Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (ENGINE COMPARTMENT) .
Refer to CONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Refer to ACTIVATING HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FLAP IN THE RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
Refer to CONNECTING THE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR POSSIBLE INTEGRATION LEVEL ENCODING AND PROGRAMMING .
Refer to BLEEDING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to BLEEDING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECKING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
Refer to CHECKING LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER RIGHT ENGINE BULKHEAD .
Refer to INSTALLING CORROSION PROTECTION COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING SOUND INSULATION AT THE CENTER OF THE BULKHEAD UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING TRAILING LINK AT TENSION STRUT TOWER .
Refer to ATTACHING COWL PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH WIPER ARMS .
Refer to CHECKING/ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF ATTACK OF A WIPER ARM TO THE WINDSHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DESIGN COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PANELLING ON THE SIDES .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to MOTOR OIL CONSUMPTION MEASUREMENT .