11 31 051 Replacing Timing Chain (N14)

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Special tools required:

00 9 120
11 9 280
11 9 540
11 9 590

IMPORTANT: Modified procedure for timing adjustment.
The timing is not determined at firing TDC of cylinder no. 1.
All pistons are in the 90° position.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cylinder head cover.
Remove all spark plugs.
Remove vibration damper.
Remove chain tensioner.
Remove both VANOS adjustment units.
Remove PTFE ring at front.
Remove belt tensioner.

Position crankshaft with special tool 11 9 590 .

Do not remove special tool 11 9 590 during repair work.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 590) On Crankshaft

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Do not remove special tool 11 9 540 .

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 540) On Inlet Camshaft

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IMPORTANT: Employ a second person for gripping when releasing central bolt (1).

Fit special tool 11 9 280 on hub for vibration damper with screws (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 280) On Hub Into Vibration Damper

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Release central bolt in direction of arrow.

Tightening torque: See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Tightening Central Bolt

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Release bearing pins (1 and 2).

Tightening torque: See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 5: Identifying Bearing Pins

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Remove hub (3) towards front.

Remove chain module with timing chain.

Using a hook (2), pull oil pump chain (1) upwards.

Fig 6: Identifying Chain Module With Timing Chain

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Sprocket wheel (1) of timing chain.

Sprocket wheel (2) of oil pump.

Fig 7: Identifying Sprocket Wheel With Timing Chain

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Secure chain module (1) with rubber (3) to facilitate assembly.

Pull timing chain (2) upwards until sprocket wheel (4) rests against chain guide (1).

Install timing chain (2) and sprocket wheel (4) in this position.

Installation:

Always keep timing chain (2) tensioned; it is possible for timing chain (2) to jam on chain module (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Timing Chain And Sprocket Wheel Installation Position

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Installation position of both sprocket wheels.

Sprocket wheel (1) of oil pump.

Guide rail (2) of timing chain.

Hub (3) on crankshaft.

Sprocket wheel (4) of timing chain.

Fig 9: Identifying Sprocket Wheels Installation Position

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Attach oil pump sprocket wheel (2) in direction of arrow to crankshaft (1).

Insert chain module with timing chain and secure.

Attach crankshaft hub.

Screw in central bolt.

Fig 10: Identifying Oil Pump Sprocket Wheel And Crankshaft

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Remove special tool 11 9 280 from hub.

Secure central bolt with special tool 00 9 120 .

Fig 11: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 280) From Hub

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Install VANOS adjustment units.

Crank engine twice.

Check timing.

Install PTFE ring.

Assemble engine.