11 33 050 Removing and installing or replacing all rocker arms (N54, N54T)
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Special tools required:
- 11 4 480
See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N54, N63) .
IMPORTANT:
Rocker arms (1) are divided into bearing categories.
The tolerance classes are identified in numbers from 1 to 6.
Already used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Classification is not required on the N54 engine. All numbers from 1 to 6 can be optionally installed as a replacement.
The tolerance classes are identified in numbers from 1 to 6.
Already used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Classification is not required on the N54 engine. All numbers from 1 to 6 can be optionally installed as a replacement.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cylinder head cover .
- Remove inlet camshaft
- Remove exhaust camshaft .
Detach roller cam followers (1) from HVCA element and remove.
Set down roller cam followers in tidy and orderly fashion; if necessary, set down in special tool 11 4 480 .
Installation:
Before installing exhaust and inlet camshafts, make sure roller cam followers are correctly seated.
Remove HVCA element in direction of arrow.
Installation:
If the HVCA elements are reused, they must be placed together with the cam followers in neat order if necessary in special tool 11 4 480 .
Assemble engine.