1137020 Removing and installing/replacing positioning motor for eccentric shaft (N51)

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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.
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove acoustic cover.
Unfasten ignition wiring harness and lay to one side.
Remove the two rod-type ignition coils next to electric motor.

IMPORTANT: The screw connection must not be released before the servodrive is in the service position.
Risk of damage to intermediate shaft.

Turn ratchet (1) with Allen key (2) clockwise in direction of arrow and relieve tension on intermediate shaft.

NOTE: Do not turn shaft (2) too far.

Fig 1: Turning Ratchet With Allen Key

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Release screws (3).

Tightening torque: 11 12 8AZ .

NOTE: Screw (4) is under servodrive.

Release screw (4).

Fig 2: Pulling Off Metal Bracket

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Turn servodrive with screw (2) counterclockwise in direction of arrow.

Servodrive can now be withdrawn in direction of arrow.

Installation:

All removed subassemblies are reinstalled in reverse sequence.

Screw in shaft (2) in counterclockwise direction until servodrive rests on flange of cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Turning Ratchet With Allen Key

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.