BMW X5: Engine Mechanical Overview
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As far as the physical appearance and dimensions, the crankcase on the N54 is
the same as the N52. The main
change is in the materials, the N54 uses an all aluminum alloy crankcase. There
is also ca
Although, the N54 engine has an all aluminum crankcase, many of the bolts are
still aluminum as on the N52.
This is to reduce any potential confusion between steel and aluminum bolts.
Some bolts, fo
As stated before, the cylinder head cover used on all of the new NG6 engines
is made from plastic. However, the design differs between the engines due to
engine equipment.
For example, the N54 engi
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Special tools required:
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IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to follow an exact procedure for
removing and
installing the exhaust camshaft.
Risk of damage!
The upper and lower bearing banks must be tensioned with a total of six
special
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (N62) (CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVED)
Preliminary tasks are described in DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING CYLINDER
HEAD.
Remove valve springs.
Remove valve stem seals.
Remove valves from cylinder head.
Installation:
If necessary, check valve guide for wear.
If ne