11 33 050 Removing and installing/replacing all cam followers (N14)

Special tools required:

11 4 480

IMPORTANT: Rocker arms (1) are divided into bearing categories.
The tolerance classes are identified in numbers from 1 to 6.
Already used roller cam followers (1) may only be reused in the same position.
A classification is not necessary in the N14 engine; in the event of replacement, all numbers from 1 to 6 can alternatively be installed.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Already used roller cam followers (1) may only be reused in the same position.

Fig 1: Identifying Rocker Arms

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IMPORTANT: Already used roller cam followers (1) may only be reused in the same position.

Detach roller cam followers (1) from HVCA element and remove.

Place roller cam followers (1) in neat order in special tool 11 4 480 .

Fig 2: Checking For Proper Seating Of Roller Cam Follower Arm

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Installation:

Before installing camshafts, make sure roller cam followers are correctly seated (see arrow).

Assemble engine.