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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Replacing A Runflat Tire
Special tools required:
36 1 091
36 1 092
36 1 093
36 1 094
36 1 095
36 1 098
Follow the fitting machine manufacturer's operating instructions.
It is absolutely essential to ensure that the equipment is in proper working
condition and that there is no damage
to the disc wheel and tire.
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Housing Cover
REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER (N62/N62TU)
Unfasten screws.
Raise acoustic cover (1) and remove towards front.
Fig. 108: Identifying Acoustic Cover
REMOVING AND INSTALLING TOP LEFT TIMING CASE COVER (N62/N62TU)
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left cylinder head cover.
Remov
