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11 31 090 Installing and removing/replacing chain tensioner piston (N14)

Release chain tensioner (1).

For tightening torque refer to 11 31 4AZ  in 11 31 CAMSHAFT .

IMPORTANT: Have a cleaning cloth ready. A small quantity of engine oil will emerge after the screw connection has been released.

Make sure no oil runs onto the belt drive.

Installation: 

No sealing ring is fitted during series-production assembly.

A sealing ring must be fitted by service personnel when the chain tensioner is fitted.

Fig 1: Chain Tensioner
G04796303Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If the chain tensioner is reused, its oil chamber must be drained. Place chain tensioner on a level working surface and slowly compress.

Repeat procedure twice.

Fig 2: Chain Tensioner Compression Direction
G04751193Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.