BMW X5: Valvetrain
The valvetrain on the N52 introduced in 2006, used 5 mm valve stems on both the intake and exhaust. To increase durability, the exhaust valve stems were increased to 6 mm from 6/06 production.
All of the new NG6 engine have adopted the 6 mm valve stem for the exhaust, the intake stem remains at 5 mm.
The valves are of the "solid" type design (not Sodium filled). The diameter of the valve head is engine specific.
Camshafts
The lightweight hydroformed camshaft will still be used on the NG6 engines. Be aware that some engines may use the "cast" camshaft design. This is for supply and production reasons.
Cast and hydroformed camshafts are completely interchangeable. For example, a replacement camshaft may differ from the original. This is no problem, they will fit and work properly without any modifications.
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Fig. 15: Identifying Camshaft Diameter
VANOS
The infinitely variable Bi-VANOS system is still in use on all NG6 engines. The VANOS system still retains the use of the lightweight VANOS adjusting units introduced on the N52. The only change to the system is that the N54 engine uses different spread ranges for compatibility with turbocharged engine operation.
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Fig. 16: Identifying Compatibility With Turbocharged Engine Operation
NOTE: Do not mix up the intake and exhaust VANOS units. They appear similar, but have different spread ranges. Improper installation can result in valvetrain damage.
Valvetronic
The N51 and N52KP engines retain the already proven Valvetronic system from the N52. The only change for 2007 is an optimized VVT motor which has already been in production from 5/06.
The N54, on the other hand, does not use the Valvetronic system. Valvetronic is designed to reduce pumping losses and improve engine efficiency. The turbocharging system on the N54 is also designed to reduce pumping losses and increase engine efficiency.
Therefore, there is no need to have both systems on one engine. In summary, the efficiency of the N54 is gained through exhaust turbocharging and direct injection rather than Valvetronic.
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Fig. 17: Identifying Injection Rather Valvetronic
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Gaskets And Seals
Head Gasket
The head gasket design on the N54 is unique to that engine.
It features a multi-layer steel design. There is no silicone rubber perimeter
"shelf" as on the N52. This is not
needed due to
Crankcase Ventilation
One of the major changes on the new NG6 engines is that the crankcase
ventilation system has been upgraded
and improved. This applies to all of the new NG6 versions (N52KP, N51 and N54).
There are t
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Head-Up Display
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY
Special tools required:
00 9 317.
Lever out trim for head-up display (1) with special tool 00 9 317 towards top.
Fig. 2: Removing Lever
Installation:
Make sure detent lugs (1) are correctly seated.
Fig. 3: Identifying Detent Lugs
REMOVI
Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Intermediate Levers (N62
From 9/03 And N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 470
11 9 472
11 9 473
11 9 474
11 9 475
11 9 480
11 9 490
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Removal of intermediate levers is described separately from installation.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor from right eccentric shaft.
Remove ignition coils on cyl
