11 34 560 Replacing all valve stem seals (N14)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CYLINDER HEAD .
Remove INTAKE CAMSHAFT .
Remove EXHAUST CAMSHAFT .
Remove ROLLER CAM FOLLOWER .
Remove all VALVE SPRINGS .

Firmly press special tool 11 1 480 onto old valve stem seals.

Detach valve stem seal from valve stem by turning and simultaneously pulling special tool 11 1 480 .

Installation:

Insert all VALVES .

Fig 1: Detaching Valve Stem Seal From Valve Stem

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NOTE: For use on the N54 engine, special tool 11 6 380 must be re-machined according to the sketch with a 10 mm dia. drill bit to a depth of B = approx. 23 mm.
This modification has already been taken into account for reordering.

Fig 2: Identifying Re-Machining Dimension For Special Tool (11 6 380)

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Installation:

Fit the mounting sleeves (plastic sleeves) supplied in the spare part on the valve stem end

Lubricate mounting sleeve.

Press on valve stem seal by hand with special tool 11 6 380 as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Pressing On Valve Stem Seal With Special Tool (11 6 380)

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Assemble engine.