BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Engine / Variable Camshaft Timing
BMW 7 Series: Variable Camshaft Timing
- Adjusting Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N63)
- Adjusting Camshaft Timing On Right Side (N63)
- Checking Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N63)
- Checking Camshaft Timing On Right Side (N63)
- Removing And Installing/Renewing Both Solenoid Valves On Right Side (N63)
- Removing And Installing/Renewing Inlet And Exhaust Adjustment Units On Left Side (N63)
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Solenoid Valves On Left Side (N63)
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Inlet And Exhaust Adjustment Units On Right Side (N63)
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Adjusting Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Release central bolts on adjuster only with special tool 11 9
890.
Risk of damage to timing drive.
If special tool 11 9 890 can not be fitted, it is necessary when releasing the
ce
Adjusting Camshaft Timing On Right Side (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Release central bolts on adjuster only with special tool 11 9
890.
Risk of damage to timing drive.
If special tool 11 9 890 can not be fitted, it is necessary when releasing the
ce
Checking Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: The timing can only be checked with special tool 11 9 900.
The timing may be misinterpreted if it is checked without special tool 11 9 900.
Cylinders 5-8:
Necessary preliminary work
SEE MORE:
Replacing Engine Support/Front Left Side Frame Connection (Front
Left Wheel Arch Removed)
Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
To remove engine support side frame connection
Following new body parts are required:
Connection, wheel arch/entrance
Fig. 121: Identifying Connection, Wheel Arch/Entrance
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Fig. 122: Iden
Removing And Installing/Replacing All Pistons (N63) From 3/2011
Notes
WARNING: Protective goggles must be worn when working on the gudgeon
pin
circlip.
IMPORTANT: If pistons and connecting rods are reused, they must be
reinstalled in the same
places.
Piston and piston pin are matched to each other and can only be replaced as a
pair.
Conrod and conrod bearing
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