11 33 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing All Cam Followers (N12)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 MINI Cooper and 2007 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools required:
- 11 4 480
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cylinder head cover.
- Remove intermediate lever.
- Remove exhaust camshaft.
IMPORTANT:
Rocker arms (1) are divided into bearing categories.
The tolerance classes are designated as illustrated with numbers from 1 to 5.
Already used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
The tolerance classes are designated as illustrated with numbers from 1 to 5.
Already used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Remove HVCA element in direction of arrow.
Installation:
If the HVCA elements are to be reused, set them down in special tool 11 4 480 in a tidy and orderly fashion with the roller cam followers.
IMPORTANT:
Rocker arms (1) are divided into bearing categories.
The tolerance classes are designated as illustrated with numbers from 1 to 5.
Already used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
The tolerance classes are designated as illustrated with numbers from 1 to 5.
Already used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Detach roller cam followers (1) from HVCA element and remove.
Set all roller cam followers down in special tool 11 4 480 in a tidy and orderly fashion.
Installation:
Before installing exhaust camshaft and intermediate lever, make sure roller cam followers are correctly seated (see arrows).
Assemble engine.
Check function of DME; if necessary, readjust uniform mixture distribution.