11 37 008 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft (N62 from 9/03 and N62TU)

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(Cylinder Bank 1 To 4)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove servomotor for right eccentric shaft. Refer to 11 37 024 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVOMOTOR FOR RIGHT ECCENTRIC SHAFT (N62/N62TU) .
Remove ignition coils on cylinder bank 1 to 4.
Remove spark plugs on cylinder bank 1 to 4.
Remove right cylinder head cover. Refer to 11 12 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER (N62/N62TU) .
Install inlet and exhaust adjustment unit on right side. Refer to 11 36 048 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNITS ON RIGHT SIDE (N62/N62TU) .
Remove right inlet camshaft. Refer to 11 31 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT INLET CAMSHAFT (N62 FROM 9/03 AND N62TU) .

Eccentric Shafts From 2/2003:

NOTE: Eccentric shafts of cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 are identical parts.

IMPORTANT: Note installation direction of eccentric shafts. Depending on the side on which the magnet wheel is fitted, the eccentric shafts are used for cylinders 1 to 4 or 5 to 8. Incorrect Assembly Will Result In Engine Damage .

Removal:

Removal of eccentric shaft is described separately from installation.

NOTE: The work steps are only described on one bearing position. The procedure is identical for the other bearing positions.

Carefully tilt bearing shell (1) to one side and simultaneously remove towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Shell

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Lift out eccentric shaft (2).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Eccentric Shaft

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Removal of magnet wheel (if necessary):

NOTE: Carefully clamp eccentric shaft (1) as illustrated with protective jaws (2) in a vise.

Fig 3: Securing Eccentric Shaft In Vise

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IMPORTANT: Danger of mix-up:

It is very easy to mix up left and right or front and rear on the eccentric shaft.

If necessary, mark the side on which the magnet wheel is fitted.

NOTE: Magnet wheel (1) is extremely magnetic. After removal, place magnet wheel in a plastic bag to protect it against metal chips.

Release screw and remove magnet wheel (1).

Fig 4: Removing Magnet Wheel

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IMPORTANT: Needle bearings (1) break off very easily when removed and installed.

Carefully press needle bearings (1) apart at split position only to such an extent that they can be removed from eccentric shaft.

Fig 5: Removing Needle Bearings

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NOTE: If the needle-roller bearings are replaced, the bearing shells must be replaced as well.

Carefully press bearing shell (1) to one side and simultaneously remove towards top.

Installation:

Installation of eccentric shaft is described separately from removal.

Fig 6: Identifying Bearing Shell

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NOTE: Lubricate eccentric shaft at bearing positions.
Replace needle bearing (1).

IMPORTANT: Needle bearings break off very easily when installed.

Carefully press needle bearings (1) apart at split position only to such an extent that they can be fitted over eccentric shaft.

Fig 7: Pressing Needle Bearings Apart At Split Position

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Eccentric Shafts From 2/2003:

NOTE: Eccentric shafts of cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 are identical parts.

IMPORTANT: Note installation direction of eccentric shafts.

Depending on the side on which the magnet wheel is fitted, the eccentric shafts are used for cylinders 1 to 4 or 5 to 8.

Incorrect Assembly Will Result In Engine Damage .

Installation of magnet wheel:

NOTE: Carefully clamp eccentric shaft (1) as illustrated with protective jaws (2) in a vise.

Fig 8: View Of Eccentric Shaft In Vise

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IMPORTANT: Incorrect Assembly Will Result In Engine Damage.

Assemble eccentric shaft for cylinder bank 1 to 4:

The machined curvature (3) and the groove in the eccentric shaft must point forwards as illustrated.

The unmachined surface on the eccentric points to the right.

Secure magnet wheel (1) with lug in eccentric shaft groove.

IMPORTANT: Only install original antimagnetic screw (2).

Insert screw (2) and tighten down.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 37 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Fig 9: Securing Magnet Wheel With Lug In Eccentric Shaft Groove

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NOTE: Replace bearing shells (1) of needle bearings.

IMPORTANT: Bearing shells (1) must be installed in such a way that ends of bearing shells (1) face each other as shown in illustration.

Fig 10: Aligning Bearing Shell Ends

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Insert bearing shells (1) into bearing bracket so that it is secured in bore (2).

Fig 11: Installing Bearing Shells Into Bearing Bracket

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Lubricate bearing shells (1) with engine oil.

Fig 12: Identifying Bearing Shells

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Cylinder Bank 1 To 4:

IMPORTANT: The machined curvature (1) of the eccentric points inwards.

The magnet wheel (2) is at the rear.

Install eccentric shaft as shown in illustration.

Fig 13: Installing Eccentric Shaft

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Lubricate bearing shells (1) with engine oil.

Install bearing shells (1).

Fig 14: Identifying Bearing Shells

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Bearing shells (1) must snap audibly into place.

Check correct position of bearing shells (1).

Fig 15: View Of Correct Position Of Bearing Shells

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Install right inlet camshaft.

Assemble engine.