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 Lumbar Cushion On Front Left Or Right Seat
Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Fig. 43: Identifying Backrest Cover
Detach backrest cover (1) at bottom from backrest frame.
Remove valve housing.
Disconnect air hoses (2) from valve housing.
NOTE: Heat air hoses gently
KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride-Height Measurement
Without Load
IMPORTANT: Do not carry out chassis/wheel alignment without load:
If the technical preconditions for alignment with ride height
input are not
in place
If, in spite of repairs having been carried out, the car's ride
height between
the left and right sides is still outside the tolerance
If t
