11 37 006 Removing and installing/replacing left eccentric shaft (N62 to 9/03): Installation

Installation of eccentric shaft is described separately from removal.

Version up to 2/03 of cylinder bank 5 to 8: 

In the version up to 2/03, the eccentric shafts are different for cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 and must not be mixed up.

The eccentric shaft of cylinder bank 5 to 8 has the part number 7 513 755 stamped between cylinders 5 and 6 and has no "flat area" on the collar between cylinders 5 / 6 and 7 / 8.

Fig 1: Identifying Identification Mark On Eccentric Shaft

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Version up to 2/03 of cylinder bank 1 to 4: 

The eccentric shaft of cylinder bank 1 to 4 has the part number 7 513 754 stamped between cylinders 3 and 4 and a "flat area" on the collar between cylinders 1 and 2.

Fig 2: Identifying Identification Mark On Eccentric Shaft

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If none of the markings described above are present, then the eccentric shaft will be a new-version shaft.

The new-version eccentric shafts are identical parts.

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

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

Fig 3: Installing Needle Bearings

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Fig 4: Identifying Lever With Roller

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Cylinder bank 5 to 8: 

As shown in the illustration, the machined surface (3) on the eccentric must point upwards and the groove in the eccentric shaft must be pointed upwards at an angle.

Fig 5: Identifying Position Of Eccentric Shaft

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Align lever (2) with digits 5-8 pointing to groove in eccentric shaft and insert. Insert screw (1).

Grip lever (2) with roller at dihedral. Tighten down screw (1).

Installation of magnet wheel:

Fig 6: Clamping Eccentric Shaft In Vice

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Magnet wheel (1) is secured with a lug in groove in eccentric shaft.

Insert screw (2) and tighten down.

Fig 7: Inserting Screw

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Tightening torque, 11 37 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 8: Identifying Bearing Shells

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

Fig 9: Inserting Bearing Shells Into Bearing Bracket

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Lubricate bearing shells (1) with engine oil.

Fig 10: Lubricating Bearing Shells

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Cylinder bank 5 to 8: 

Install eccentric shaft as shown in illustration.

Fig 11: Installing Eccentric Shaft

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Lubricate bearing shells (1) with engine oil. Install bearing shells (1).

Fig 12: Installing Bearing Shells

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Bearing shells (1) must snap audibly into place.

Check correct position of bearing shells (1).

Fig 13: Identifying Bearing Shells

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Install left inlet camshaft. Refer to 11 31 032 Removing and installing/replacing left inlet camshaft (N62 from 9/03) .

Assemble engine.