11 31 015 Replacing right camshaft (M62 up to 9/98): Installation

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The installation of the camshaft is described separately from the removal. Assembly sequence for removal and installation is different.

Install camshafts.

In insertion position, recesses in the camshafts point upwards approx. 30... 40° from the surface of the cylinder head.

Fig 1: Identifying Dimention X (Install Position)

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CAUTION: Do not mix up camshaft bearing covers of cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8.

Fit bearing covers.

NOTE: The exhaust camshaft bearing covers are legibly designated from the intake side with the letters A1... A5.

Fig 2: Fitting Bearing Covers

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NOTE: The intake camshaft bearing covers are legibly designated from the intake side with the letters E1... E5.

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Camshaft Bearing Covers

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Evenly tighten down bearing covers on camshafts for cylinder bank 1 to 4 in 1/2 turn steps from outside to inside.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 31 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Fig 4: Tightening Down Bearing Covers On Camshafts For Cylinder Bank 1 To 4

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Secure special tool 11 3 430 to camshaft.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool 11 3 430

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Rotate camshafts until marker bores face upwards.

Fig 6: Identifying Marker Bores Face

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Fit special tool 11 2 445 / 441 to camshafts on cylinder bank 1 to 4.

Fig 7: Fitting Special Tool 11 2 445 / 441 To Camshafts On Cylinder Bank 1 To 4

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Fit special tool 11 2 446 / 442 to camshafts on cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Fig 8: Fitting Special Tool 11 2 446 / 442 To Camshafts On Cylinder Bank 5 To 8

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Align all camshafts with open-end wrench in such a way that special tools 11 2 445 / 441 / 446 / 442 locate without gap against cylinder heads.

CAUTION: Do not damage the cylinder head.
If necessary, machine open-end wrench accordingly.

Fig 9: Aligning All Camshafts With Open-End Wrench

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Fit special tool 11 2 443 to special tool 11 2 445 / 441 and secure with special tool 11 2 444 using the spark plug thread.

Fig 10: Fitting Special Tool 11 2 443 To Special Tool 11 2 445 / 441 And Secure With Special Tool 11 2 444

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Fit special tool 11 2 443 to special tool 11 2 446 / 442 and secure with special tool 11 2 444 using the spark plug thread.

Fig 11: Fitting Special Tool 11 2 443 To Special Tool 11 2 446 / 442 And Secure With Special Tool 11 2 444

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Fit secondary sprockets and chain to camshafts on cylinder bank 1 to 4. Align long bores centrally.

Remove special tool 11 3 310 from chain tensioner.

Fig 12: Fitting Secondary Sprockets And Chain To Camshafts On Cylinder Bank 1 To 4

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Insert screws in exhaust camshaft on cylinder bank 1 to 4 and fit without play.

Fig 13: Inserting Screws In Exhaust Camshaft On Cylinder Bank 1 To 4

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Rotate engine from the 45° before TDC position in direction of rotation up to TDC position.

Hold crankshaft in TDC position with special tool 11 2 300.

Fig 14: Holding Crankshaft In TDC Position With Special Tool 11 2 300

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Fit sprocket with chain to inlet camshaft on cylinder bank 1 to 4 with long bores aligned centrally.

Brace sprocket, press bow cover against the timing chain and check the position of the long bores.

If necessary, remove sprocket once again and align position of long bores centrally.

Fig 15: Fitting Sprocket With Chain To Inlet Camshaft On Cylinder Bank 1 To 4

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Fit sensor gear with mark on sensor gear in cylinder shaft pointing upwards.

Insert screws and fit flush.

Fig 16: Fitting Sensor Gear With Mark On Sensor Gear In Cylinder Shaft

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Attach special tool 11 7 380 to right cylinder head (cylinder bank 1 to 4).

Fig 17: Attaching Special Tool 11 7 380 To Right Cylinder Head

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Install special tool 11 3 390 in special tool 11 7 380.

Tighten bow cover by turning the adjusting screw on the special tool 11 3 390 with special tool 00 9 250 to 0.7 Nm.

NOTE: If installation tolerance is unfavorable, attach special tool 00 9 250 from underside.

Fig 18: Installing Special Tool 11 3 390 In Special Tool 11 7 380

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Tighten sprockets in the following order:

Three screws on exhaust camshaft, left
All screws on exhaust camshaft, right
Three screws on inlet camshaft, left
All screws on inlet camshaft, right

Tightening torque, refer to 11 31 3AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Remove special tools 11 2 444 / 443 / 441 / 445.

Fig 19: Removing Special Tools 11 2 444 / 443 / 441 / 445

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Remove special tools 11 2 444 / 443 / 442 / 446.

Fig 20: Removing Special Tools 11 2 444 / 443 / 442 / 446

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Remove special tool 11 2 300.

Turn over engine once.

Tighten down remaining three screws on exhaust and inlet camshafts on cylinder bank 5 to 8 firmly.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 31 3AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Fig 21: Tightening Down Remaining Three Screws On Exhaust And Inlet Camshafts On Cylinder Bank 5 To 8

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Install all oil lines to left and right cylinder heads.

Fig 22: Installing All Oil Lines To Left And Right Cylinder Heads

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Relieve load on special tool 11 3 390 and remove with special tool 11 7 380.

Install timing case cover, top right,

refer to 11 14 085 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TIMING CASE COVER, TOP RIGHT (M62 VANOS FROM 9/98) .

Install chain tensioning piston,

refer to 11 31 090 INSTALLING AND REMOVING / REPLACING PISTON FOR CHAIN TENSIONER (M62) .

Assemble engine.

Fig 23: Identifying Special Tool 11 7 380

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