11 12 106 Removing and installing right cylinder head (N63)

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Special tools required:

11 4 470
81 22 2 184 136.
2 364 711
11 4 471
11 4 472

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT AXLE completely with engine and transmission.
The graphic shows the removed engine on a lifting table special tool 81 22 2 184 136.

The graphic shows the E72

Fig 1: Removing Front Axle From Engine And Transmission
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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check TIMING .
Remove INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNIT ON RIGHT SIDE .

Release screw (1).

NOTE: Guide rail is loose from cylinder head.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Rail Screw

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Release bolts (1) at front from cylinder head.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts

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Release cylinder head bolts in sequence (10 to 1).

Remove all cylinder head bolts with washers.

NOTE: Shown without camshafts for purposes of clarity.

Fig 4: Right Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63)

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Clean sealing surfaces of cylinder head and engine block.

Remove gasket remnants with special tool 11 4 470 .

Threaded bores in engine block must be free of dirt and oil (risk of cracking) .

Check CYLINDER HEAD FOR LEAKS .

Check CYLINDER HEAD SEALING FACE for surface evenness.

Close front oil duct using special tool (B) from tool set 2 364 711 .

Make sure no gasket debris drops into the oil and coolant ducts.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Graphic: N63 O2

Fig 5: Identifying Front Oil Duct With Special Tool (2 364 711)

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Remove coarse residues on sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 471 from cylinder head and crankcase.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any cutting tools (emery cloth).

Graphic: B38

Fig 6: Removing Coarse Residues On Sealing Surfaces Using Special Tool 11 4 471

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Remove fine residues on sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 472 from cylinder head and crankcase.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
There must be no coolant, water or engine oil in the pocket holes.
Risk of cracking and corrosion!

Clean all blind holes with suitable auxiliary materials.

Fig 7: Removing Fine Residues On Sealing Surfaces

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Replace CYLINDER HEAD GASKET .

Coat joint between engine block and timing case cover with Drei Bond 1209 .

NOTE: Illustrations show N62.

Fig 8: Locating Coat Joint Between Engine Block And Timing Case Cover

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

Fit new cylinder head gasket (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Fitting Sleeves And Cylinder Head Gasket

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Put the cylinder head on.

Do not wash off bolt coating.

Insert new cylinder head bolts and initially tighten so that they are free of play.

Tighten down the cylinder-head bolts in order 1... 10.

Tightening torque: 11 12 1 AZ .

Fig 10: Right Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63)

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Install and tighten down bolts (1) between cylinder head and timing case cover.

Tightening torque: 11 12 2 AZ .

Fig 11: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts

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Insert screw (1) of guide rail and tighten down.

Tightening torque: 11 31 3 AZ .

Fig 12: Identifying Guide Rail Screw

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If necessary, install camshafts . See 11 31 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT INLET CAMSHAFT (N63) or 11 31 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING RIGHT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (N63) .

Install INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNIT ON LEFT SIDE .

Assemble engine.