11 37 014 Removing and installing/replacing right intermediate lever (N62 from 9/03): Installation

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Removal of intermediate levers is described separately from installation.

Clean all bearings and cams of inlet camshaft and lubricate with engine oil.

IMPORTANT: Intermediate levers (2) are divided into individual tolerance classes.
Only intermediate levers of the same tolerance class may be fitted in a single cylinder head.
The tolerance classes are designated as illustrated with the numbers from 1 to 5.
Used intermediate levers (2) may only be reused in the same position.

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Lever

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Lubricate all sliding surfaces on intermediate lever (2) with engine oil.

Raise torsion spring (1) with special tool 11 9 480.

Fig 2: Raising Torsion Spring

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Detach special tool 11 9 490.

Hold torsion spring (1) with special tool 11 9 480.

Fig 3: Holding Torsion Spring With Special Tool

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Install intermediate lever (2) from above.

Insert end of torsion spring (1) into guide on intermediate lever (2).

Raise second end of torsion spring with special tool 11 9 480.

Fig 4: Raising Second End Of Torsion Spring

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Detach special tool 11 9 490.

Hold torsion spring (1) with special tool 11 9 480.

Fig 5: Holding Torsion Spring

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Install intermediate lever (2) from above.

Insert end of torsion spring (1) into guide on intermediate lever (2).

Remove special tool 11 9 474.

Fig 6: Removing Special Tool

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Remove special tools 11 9 472 and special tools 11 9 475.

Fig 7: Removing Special Tools

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Ends of compression rings (1) point upwards.

Fig 8: View Of Compression Rings

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Make sure compression rings (1) are engaged at ends.

IMPORTANT: Rocker arms (1) slip slightly when bearing bracket is fitted.
Make sure rocker arms (1) are secured as illustrated on hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements and on valves.

Fig 9: Securing Rocker Arms

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Align rocker arms (1) straight.

Remove special tool 11 9 473.

Fig 10: Removing Bearing Bracket From Special Tool

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Remove bearing bracket (1) from special tool 11 9 470.

IMPORTANT: Do not tilt bearing bracket (1).

Lower bearing bracket (1) from above and carefully bring into contact with cylinder head.

Fig 11: Installing Bearing Bracket

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Insert nuts and tighten by hand without play.

IMPORTANT: Make sure none of the intermediate levers or rocker arms have slipped out.

Tighten down nuts from inside to outside.

Tightening torque 11 31 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

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

Fit bearing cap L E1 in such a way that marking is legible from inlet side.

Fig 12: Fitting Bearing Cap L E1

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Install nuts and tighten down.

Tightening torque 11 31 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Rotate inlet camshaft at hexagon head against direction of rotation until cam on 1st cylinder points downwards at an angle as shown in illustration.

Fig 13: Rotating Hexagon Head

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NOTE: The marking (1) on the hexagon drive of the inlet camshaft faces upwards.

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) .

Install spark plugs on cylinder bank 1 to 4.

Install right cylinder head cover. Refer to 11 12 006 Removing and installing / sealing right cylinder head cover (N62 / N62TU) .

Install ignition coils on cylinder bank 1 to 4.

Install servomotor for right eccentric shaft. Refer to 11 37 024 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for right eccentric shaft (N62) .

Assemble engine.