BMW 7 Series: Rocker Arm With Bearing Mount
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING ROCKER ARMS ON RIGHT SIDE (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
- Remove INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNIT on right side.
- Remove right INLET CAMSHAFT.
- Remove right EXHAUST CAMSHAFT.
IMPORTANT: Used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Tolerance classes are not required.
Remove rocker arm (1) and set down in neat order in special tool 11 4 480.
Install rocker arm (1).
Align all rocker arms (1) straight.

Fig. 282: Identifying Rocker Arm
Assemble engine.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL ROCKER ARMS ON LEFT SIDE (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
- Remove LEFT INLET CAMSHAFT.
- Remove left EXHAUST CAMSHAFT.
IMPORTANT: Used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Tolerance classes are not required.
Remove rocker arm (1) and set down in neat order in special tool 11 4 480.
Install rocker arm (1).
Align all rocker arms (1) straight.
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Fig. 283: Identifying Rocker Arm
Assemble engine.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove camshafts.
Mount cylinder head (1) on special tool 11
Necessary preliminary work
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove camshafts.
Mount cylinder head (1) on special tool 11 9 000.
Fig. 292: Mounting Cylinder Head On Special
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to sealing lip on valve stem seal.
Fit new valve stem seals only when all valves have been installed.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove all VALVE SPRINGS.
Press spe
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove DRIVER'S or PASSENGER seat.
Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Remove COVERS ON FRONT SEAT
If necessary, disengage backrest cover (1) on left and right in lower area
and lay outwards slightly.
Release screw (4).
Detach metal retaining ring (2) on lef
Special tools required:
11 7 201
22 13 485
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Drain engine oil.
Remove flywheel.
Remove bottom of oil sump.
NOTE: Support bush (2) is included in delivery specification.
If the crankshaft seal (1) is stored for more than six months without the
support sleeve (2),