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< Use BMW tool 11 2 110 or torque angle gauge to tighten cyl-
inder head bolts in sequence to stage
2 and 3.
Tightening torques
Cylinder head to cast iron
bloclc
Staoe 1
staie 2
Stage 3
Cyllnder head to aiumlnum block
Stage
1 40 Nm (30 it-lb)
Stage 2 +90°
Staoe 3 -80"
- Tighten cylinder head-to-lower timing chain cover bolts.
Tightening torques
cylinderhead to lower timing chain cover 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
- Inspect secondary chain guide rail and tensioner rail for
grooves caused by chain contact. Replace any part that is
worn.
NOTE-
Inspect timing chain sprocl(ets. Sprockets that have worn
or missing teeth should be replaced.
* If any of the sprockets are being replaced due to wear, the
chain should also be replaced.
If the crankshaft sproclet requir?s replacement, the oil
pump drive sprocket and chain must be removed as de-
scribed under
119 Lubrication System.
The procedure outlined below assumes that the camshafts
and the
cranl(shaft are locledin the TDCposition with special
4 Mount primary timing chain sprocltet to primary chain so that
arrow on sprocket faces up. Mount sprocket to camshaft so
that tapped holes in camshaft are on left side of elongated
holes in sprocltet
Install BMW special tool
1 I 4 220 into primary timing chain
tensioner sleeve. Thread center spindle in finger tight
until
slack is removed from chain.
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Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
- Working at side of intake manifold near left strut tower, dis-
connect intake manifold resonance valve electrical harness
connector.
4 Disconnect fuel injector electrical harness connectors from
injectors.
- Use small screwdriver to pry out wire lock clip on fuel injec-
tor
1 connector.
Repeat for remaining injectors.
Release harness conduit fasteners from injector rail.
- Disconnect intake air temperature sensor electrical har-
ness connection (between intake runners for cylinders
3
and 4).
Lift off connector assembly and lay aside.
4 Where applicable, remove schraeder valve cap (arrow) from
fuel
ra~l. Using a tire chuck, blow fuel back through feed line
using a brief burst of compressed air (maximum of
3 bar or
43.5 psi).
WARNING-
Fuel is underpressure (approx. 3 - 5 bar or 45 - 75psi) and
may be expelled. Do not smoke or
work near heaters or
other fire hazards. Keep a fire extinguisher handy Before
d~sconnecting fuel hoses, wrap a cloth around fuel hoses
to absorb any leaking fuel. Catch and
dfspose of escaped
fuel. Plug all open fuel lines.
Always unscrew the fuel tank cap to release pressure
I in the tank before working on the tank or lines.
Disconnect manifold vacuum line (arrow)
Raise car and support in a safe manner,
CAUTION-
Make sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift
orjack stands designed for
the purpose. A
floorjack is not adequate support.
Remove protective engine splash guard from below engine.
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4 Working beneath car (on left side under driver seat), remove
fuel filter cover and clamp
off fuel hose(s).
NOTE-
M54 engines use a single fuel line to the non-return fuel rail.
Disconnect fuel lines by pressing in on spring lock (arrows).
CAUTION--
Fuel may be expelled underpressure. Do not smoke or worlc
near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep a fire extinguisher
handy Before disconnecting fuel hoses, wrap a cloth around
fuel hoses to absorb any leaking fuel. Plug all open fuel lines.
NOJE-
BMW uses various styles of line connections; a one-time
band clamp; a
self-locl(ing connector (that use BMWspecial
tool 16 1 050 to release); and a quick release connector
(above).
4 M52 TU engine: Pull throttle cable out of rubber retainer (A)
and unhook ball end of cable (6) from throttle actuator.
4 Remove fasteners retaining wiring harness at throttle body
and support bracket (arrows).
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4 Drain engine coolant and remove coolant hoses:
Remove expansion tank cap on radiator.
Place a
3 gallon pail beneath engine to capture coolant
Remove coolant drain plug (arrow) located on exhaust
side of cylinder
2 of engine block.
4 Drain radiator into a 3 gallon pail by removing plastic drain
plug (arrow) completely.
Use caution when draining and disposing of engine coolant.
Coolant is poisonous andlethal to humans andpets. Pets are
attracted to coolant because of its sweet smell and taste.
Seek medical
attention immediately if coolant is ingested.
NOTE-
Catch and dispose of drained coolant according to local,
state, and federal laws.
4 Remove thermostat housing:
. Disconnect electrical harness connector at thermostat
housing.
. Remove hoses from thermostat hous~ng by releasing loclts
(arrows).
Unbolt
(4 bolts) and remove thermostat hous~ng.
- On vehicles equipped with mechanical cooling fan: Remove
belt-driven cooling fan and radiator shroud as described in
170 Radiator and Cooling System.
CAUTIOI\C
32 mm radiator fan mounting nut has left hand threads. r
4 Remove fasteners (arrows) from heater bypass tube. Pull
tube out of cylinder head and set to side, leaving heater hose
connected.
- Unbolt power steering fluid reservoir and pull aside without
disconnecting hoses. Secure to fender with cord or stiff wire.
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4 Disconnect electrical harness connections at exhaust cam-
shaft position sensor and exhaust camshaft VANOS control
valve (arrows).
4 Remove banjo bolt from VANOS unit oil pressure line. Use
banjo bolt to attach
BMW special tool 11 3 450 (compressed
air fitting) to VANOS control unit.
CAUTIOI\C
Oil will drain from pressure line. Have a drain container and
rags ready Do not allow oil to run onto drive belts.
4 Cover oil hole (arrow) in VANOS unit with shop towel to cap-
ture oil which will spray when compressed air is applied.
- Connect compressed air line to air fitting. Apply air pressure
set to
2-8 bar (30-1 15 psi).
4 With compressed air line connected, rotate engine at vibra-
tion damper in direction of rotation (clockwise) at least twice,
until cylinder 1 intake and exhaust camshaft lobes face each
other (arrows) in the top dead center (TDC) position for cyl-
inder
1.
CAUTION--
Do not rotate engine counterclocltwise to reach the top dead
center position. If engine rotated beyond top dead center;
complete another two complete rotations.
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4 Oil will drain from plugs (arrows) when removed. Have a
container and rags ready. Do not allow oil to run onto drive
belts.
Pull sealing caps straight out of VANOS unit using short nee-
dle nose pliers.
NOTE-
Additional oil may drain from VANOS unit.
Remove set screws (left-hand thread) on ends of intake and
exhaust camshafts.
CAUTION-
Set screws have left-hand threads. Loosen in clocltwise di-
rection.
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4 Lock crankshaft in TDC position with BMW special tool 11 3
200 (arrow).
NOTE-
Boss for special tool 11 3 200 located at rear of engine oil
pan.
4 Working at left cylinder head (driver's side) fit primary sprock-
et and chain to camshaft flange, centering threaded bores.
Insert bolts (arrows) and hand tighten.
?-I I 4 Install BMW special tool 11 3 390 into right timing case cover.
NOTE-
BMW special tool 00 9 250 is a flexible shaft torque wrench.
I - Tighten sprocket retaining bolts in the following order:
All bolts on left cylinder head exhaust camshaft
3 accessible bolts on right cylinder head exhaust camshaft
All bolts on left cylinder head
intake camshaft
3 accessible bolts on right cylinder head intake camshaft r"".."..7n
Tightening torques
Sprocltet bolts to camshait flange
15 Nm (11 ft-lb)
- Remove camshaft and crankshaft locking tools from engine.
- Using crankshaft center bolt, turn engine clockwise to access
remaining sprocket retaining bolts of right cylinder head cam-
shafts. Tighten remaining bolts.
Tightening torques Sprocket bolts to camshaft flange 15 Nm
(11 ft-lb)
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Camshaft Timing Chain
4 Crankshaft hub loclting tool. M54 engine
(Tool No.
BMW 11 8 190 11 1 8 200)
4 VANOS test lead, M52 6-cylinder
(Tool No.
BMW 12 6 410)
Crankshaft oil seal, front,
replacing
(M52 engine)
The crankshaft front seal is located in the lower timing cover,
behind the vibration damper.
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
CAUTIOIG
a Disconnecting the battery may erase fault code(s) stored in
control module memory Check
for fault codes using spe-
cial
BMW diagnostic equipment.
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read
the battery dis-
connection cautions given in
001 General Cautions
and
Warninqs.
- Remove splash guard from beneath engine.
- Remove engine cooling fan assembly. See 170 Radiator
and Cooling System.
NOTE-
Cooling ian nut (32 mm wrench) has left-hand threads.
- Remove drive belts. See 020 Maintenance.
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