11 37 005 Removing and installing/replacing eccentric shaft (230i and 230i xDrive coupe/convertible)

Special tools required: 

• 11 4 480 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Refer to REMOVING INTERMEDIATE LEVER .
• Refer to REMOVING INTAKE CAMSHAFT .
• Refer to REMOVING SERVOMOTOR FOR ECCENTRIC SHAFT .

Removal: 

Release screws (1).

Set down the bearing cap neatly in special tool 11 4> 480  .

Release all screws (2) evenly.

Set down all bearing supports neatly in special tool 11 4 480  .

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Remove intermediate shaft (1) from cylinder head.

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Installation: 

Check all needle bearings (1) of eccentric shaft (2) for ease of movement.

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Clean all bearing positions (1) and coat with engine oil.

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Before assembly of the eccentric shaft move the needle bearing (1) in the direction of the arrow up to the limit position.

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Oil the needle bearings of eccentric shaft (1).

Mount eccentric shaft on cylinder head.

Mount bearing shell (2) and bearing supports (3) on cylinder head.

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The bearing cap (1) is provided with a limit position.

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Tighten all screws (1 and 2) evenly.

Tightening torque 11 37 3AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Refer to INSTALLING SERVOMOTOR FOR ECCENTRIC SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE CAMSHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTERMEDIATE LEVER