Rotate the cam of the high-pressure pump drive to the BDC position

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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.

Place the depth gauge (1) flat onto the high pressure pump flange.
Turn the engine on the central bolt in the direction of engine rotation until the camshaft has reached the BDC position.
The depth gauge (1) is in the deepest position.

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Use the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) to turn the engine clockwise until the cam on the high-pressure pump drive is in the BDC position .

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Place the depth gauge (1) flat onto the high pressure pump flange.
Turn the engine on the central bolt in the direction of engine rotation until the camshaft has reached the BDC position.
The depth gauge (1) is in the deepest position.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Use the special tool 2 468 560 to turn the engine clockwise until the cam on the high-pressure pump drive is in the BDC position .

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.