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11 28 020 Replacing tensioning device for alternator drive belt (N51)

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials. 

No  steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.

A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.

Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released  .

The end faces of aluminum screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove special tool 11 3 340.

Release screw (3).

For tightening torque refer to 11 28 1AZ in 28 V-RIBBED BELT WITH TENSIONER .

Installation: 

Replace aluminum screws. 

Fig 1: Belt Tensioner And Belt Tensioner Screw
G04751147Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.