BMW X5: Replacing Both Timing Chains (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
- 11 2 001
- 11 2 002
- 11 2 003
- 11 2 007
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower timing case cover.
Remove timing chain (1).
Remove timing chain (5).
Release screws (7).
Remove guide rails (3 and 6).
Remove tensioning rails (2 and 4).
Installation:
Maintain tension of timing chains when installing timing case cover.
Observe sparking protection on timing case cover.
Make sure timing chain (1) is correctly installed when placing it in guide rail (3).
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Fig. 327: Identifying Timing Chains, Screws And Guide Rails
Attach special tools 11 2 001 and 11 2 002 to crankshaft.
Insert special tool 11 2 007 and remove sprocket wheel with special tool 11 2 003.
Installation:
Check sprocket wheels for wear, replace if necessary.
Heat sprocket wheel to 60ºC.
WARNING: Burning hazard! Wear gloves.
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Fig. 328: Identifying Special Tool (11 2 007), (11 2 001), (11 2 003)
Assemble engine.
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Checking Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 461
11 9 462
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft.
Remove left cylinder head cover.
Remove all
Checking Camshaft Timing On Right Side (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 461
11 9 462
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor from right eccentric shaft.
Remove right cylinder head cover.
Remove
Adjusting Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 460
11 9 461
11 9 462
11 9 463
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check camshaft timing on left side.
Remove left timing case cover.
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Vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under the
cargo floor panel.
Wiper blades
Safety information
NOTICE
The window may sustain damage if the wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Hold the wiper firmly
when ch
Removing And Installing/Sealing Left Cylinder Head Cover (N62/N62TU)
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove design cover, if equipped.
Unfasten acoustic cover screws. Raise acoustic cover and remove towards
front.
Remove ignition coil cover
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the following work steps are shown on
the engine after
it has been re
