11 37 024 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (cyl. 5 to 8) (N63)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to intermediate shaft.

Set intermediate shaft to zero lift with screw (1).

Illustration: Cylinders 1 to 4.

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Adjusting Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to sealing surface.

Lever out the radial shaft seal (1) with a suitable tool, if applicable.

Fig 3: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Pull off and replace radial shaft seal (1) in direction of arrow if necessary.

Fig 4: Pulling Off Radial Shaft Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Press the radial shaft seal (1) to the limit position on the housing.

Fig 5: Pressing Radial Shaft Seal To Limit Position On Housing

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screw in the actuator drive in direction of arrow evenly with the shaft (1) over the gearing of the intermediate shaft to the limit position.

Installation note:

Insert bolts.

Tightening torque: 11 37 4AZ .

The plug connection must audibly engage at the actuator drive.

Fig 6: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Adjusting Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.

Check function of Digital Engine Electronics.