11 31 052 Replacing Both Timing Chains (N62/N62TU)

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Special tools required:

11 2 001
11 2 002
11 2 003
11 2 007

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower timing case cover . See 11 14 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BOTTOM TIMING CASE COVER (N62 / N62TU) .

Remove timing chain (1).

Remove timing chain (5).

Release screws (7).

Remove guide rails (3 and 6).

Remove tensioning rails (2 and 4).

Installation:

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Chain Assembly Components

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Maintain tension of timing chains when installing timing case cover.

Observe sparking protection on timing case cover.

Make sure timing chain (1) is correctly installed when placing it in guide rail (3).

Attach special tools 11 2 001 and 11 2 002 to crankshaft.

Insert special tool 11 2 007 and remove sprocket wheel with special tool 11 2 003.

Installation:

Check sprocket wheels for wear, replace if necessary. Heat sprocket wheel to 60°C.

WARNING: Burning hazard! Wear gloves.

Fig 2: Identifying Water Pipe And Sealing Ring

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Assemble engine.