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00 00 249 BMW engine oil service (M60 / M62

/ M73)
Change engine oil and oil filter.
Note:
Do not damage main flow oil filter cover. Only open and
tighten with socket wrench.
Unfasten main flow oil filter cover - engine oil now flows
back into oil pan.
Installation:
Tightening torque,
refer to Technical Data 11 42 2AZ
70 11 197
Remove oil filter from oil filter cover.
Installation:
Note direction of installation of oil filter insert.
Oil filter insert must locate in oil filter cover.
70 11 235 U
Installation:
Replace sealing ring and coat with oil.
70 11 236
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After draining oil from oil-filter housing, unscrew oil
drain plug or draw out oil with a vacuum unit.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring.
Tightening torque,
70 11 237
Pour in engine oil.
Switch on engine and run at idle until oil indicator lamp
goes out.
Stop engine and check oil level.
Note:
Position car on a flat, horizontal surface.
11/63
11 13 020 Removing and installing / replacing
lower oil pan section (M60/M62)
Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Drain engine oil.
This operation is described in section on BMW engine
oil service,
refer to 00 00 249
Unfasten plug connection on oil level switch.
32 12 217
Unfasten lower oil pan section.
60 11 162 E
Installation:
Clean sealing surfaces.
Install stud screws (1 and 2) at the locating points in the
oil pan.
Note:
1 The stud screws (1 and 2) secure the gasket and oil pan
during installation and prevent damage to the sealing
lip.
R11 0659
11/64
Installation:
Mount new gasket and lower oil pan section over the
stud screws (1 and 2).
Install and tighten down screws. Remove stud
screws (1 and 2), insert remaining bolts and tighten.
2 1 Tightening torque,
R11 0660
11/6
11 00 039 Checking compression of all
cylinders (M62)
Caution!
High tension - danger!
Interrupt power supply to ignition coils.
Follow instructions on compression check,
refer to General Information MG 12
50 11 500 U
Remove DME master relay,
refer to 12 63 520
Unscrew and remove all spark plugs,

refer to 12 12 011
11 0 226
Screw special tool 11 0 226 by hand into spark plug
thread and attach compression tester, special tool
11 0 224.
Note:
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Check that seal is in perfect condition.

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11 0 224
50 11 587
11/7
Depress accelerator and actuate starter until
compression stops rising.
15 17
7 9 11
13
11 0 224 Compression pressure,
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11 0 226
50 11 588
Note:
Special tools 11 0 162/166/167 can be used again.
11 0 167
11 0 162
11 0 166
42 11 164 H
11/8
11 00 045 Checking absolute compression of
all cylinders
With BMW Diagnosis Information System (DIS).
W05 95 001
• Connect DIS tester

• BMW measuring technology
• Preset measurements
• Absolute compression
- The further procedure is described in
- Help
- Help on preset measurements
- Adaptation of “Absolute compression”
• Clear fault memory
11/9
11 00 050 Removing and installing engine
(M62)
Note instructions on connecting and decoupling

battery,
refer to General Information MG12
Disconnect negative battery lead.
Lift engine hood into assembly position.

Disconnect damper on hood, open hood fully and
secure with a screw on left and right sides.
R 11 0111
Version 1
(acoustic cover screwed down)
Pry out sealing cap. Unscrew nuts.
Remove acoustic cover.
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32 23 050 E
Version 2
(acoustic cover with press-stud fastener)
Open press-studs (1 ... 4) one at a time, at the same time
lifting the acoustic cover slightly. Once all four press-
studs have been opened, remove the acoustic cover.
Installation:
Position acoustic cover and press downwards until
press-studs (1 ... 4) click into place.
11/10
Remove connector for brake force booster.
R 11 0112
Unfasten main flow oil filter housing from bracket and

attach to engine.
Note:
Lines remain connected.
R 12 0007
Caution!
Catch and dispose of fuel as it escapes.
Unfasten fuel feed and return lines to injector tube.
Follow instructions on removal and installation of fuel
hoses,
refer to 13 53 540
32 12 237
Remove intake filter housing with mass air flow sensor,
refer to 13 71 000
Remove throttle body ASC+T,
refer to 13 54 060
Disconnect Bowden cables for throttle valve actuation.
This operation is described in section on removing and
installing/sealing the throttle body,
refer to 13 54 030
11/11
Disconnect plug connection (2) and vacuum hose (3)
from tank vent valve.
Unfasten engine section of wiring harness and placing

to one side with cable ducts,
refer to 12 51 001
Unclip diagnosis connector on spring strut shock
absorber and place to one side.
Unfasten heat baffle plate on left and right sides.

Unfasten drain plug for coolant in left and right engine
block.
Drain and dispose of coolant.
Installation:
Tightening torque,
Remove radiator,
refer to 17 11 000
Remove transmission.
Unfasten positive battery lead from starter motor.
Remove starter motor.
Unfasten positive battery lead from oil pan and
unfasten left carrier bracket and alternator.
11/12
Remove cooling air duct for alternator.
32 32 149
Remove alternator drive belt,
refer to 11 28 010
Remove vane pump,
refer to 32 41 060
Remove compressor drive belt from air conditioner,
refer to 11 28 050
Disconnect a/c compressor from mounting block and
tie up to one side.
Note:
Unfasten ground tape from engine support.

Unfasten top left and right nuts on engine mount.
R 11 0097
Unfasten coolant hoses from coolant manifold.
70 11 143
11/13
Remove left and right exhaust manifolds,
refer to 11 62 142 / 143
Caution!
Only raise engine on locating lugs provided for this
purpose.
Layout of front engine mount.
Layout of rear engine mount.
60 11 028 E
Secure engine to special tool 11 0 000.
11 0 000
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60 11 029 E
11/14
Caution!
Note narrow points between lines on ABS unit, air
conditioner compressor with lines, cylinder head
cover, steering spindle and heating valve.
Carefully lift out engine.
50 11 500 U
Installation:
E38
Install engine mount in rear bore (2) of mounting
1 bracket.
2 E39
Install engine mount in front bore (1) of support
bracket.
R 11 0113
11/15
11 12 004 Removing and installing/sealing
both cylinder head covers (M62)

battery,
Version 1
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32 23 050 E
Version 2
Installation:
Remove suction-filter housing with air-mass sensor,

refer to 13 71 000
11/16
Remove covers from ignition coils.
Remove ignition coils,
refer to 12 13 511
BMW
60 11 033 E
Unfasten left and right cable ducts and fold inwards.
Note:
Note cable guide and plug connection to transmission
control unit and to coolant manifold.
60 11 032 E
Unfasten positive battery terminal on battery support
point.
Unfasten retaining elements on left and right sides.
60 11 039 E
11/17
Installation:
Layout of retaining elements:
1 (1) Nut
(2) Washer
(3) Rubber mount
60 11 031 E
Installation:
Check seal, replace if necessary.
Coat outer and inner grooves and sealing face of
cylinder head cover all round with anti-friction rubber
coating, e.g. glycerine.
Press internal gasket into groove in cover without
torsional stress, starting at the four corner radii.
60 11 044 E
Installation:
Align outer gasket loosely on groove in cover. Secure
gasket in groove in cover, starting in the corner radii at
the back (1) and locate without torsional stress in the
groove.
60 11 042 E
Installation:
Clean gasket residue from sealing surface.
Apply coat of Drei Bond 1209 (refer to BMW Parts
Service) to contact surfaces of joint.
R11 0572
11/18
Installation:
Clean gasket residue from sealing surface.
Apply thin, uniform bead of Drei Bond 1209 (refer
to BMW Parts Service) to transmission area on half-
moon sections.
R11 0650
Installation:
Check that side of gasket is correctly seated and check
back of cylinder head.
60 11 046 E
Installation:
Screw two retaining elements to the locating points,
without preload at this stage, and align the cover. Install
all other retaining elements and tighten crosswise from
inside to outside.
60 11 049 E
11/19
11 12 005 Removing and installing / sealing
left cylinder head cover (M62)

installing / sealing both cylinder head covers,
refer to 11 12 004
11/20
right cylinder head cover (M62)

installing / sealing both cylinder head covers,
refer to 11 12 004
11/21
11 12 105 Removing and installing left
cylinder head (M62)
(Cylinder bank 5-8)

Remove left exhaust manifold,
refer to 11 62 142
Unfasten drain plug for coolant on left engine block.

Installation:
Tightening torque,
Bleed cooling system and check for water leaks,
refer to 17 00 039
Remove both cylinder head covers,

refer to 11 12 004
Remove spark plugs,
refer to 12 12 011
Remove piston for chain tensioner,
refer to 11 31 090
Remove coolant manifold,
refer to 11 53 325
Remove oil lines on left and right of cylinder head.

11/22
Removal
Removal of cylinder head is described separately from
installation. Assembly sequence for removal and
installation is different.
Crank engine at central bolt in direction of rotation until

the first cylinder is in TDC position.
R11 0518
Unfasten the accessible three screws on exhaust and

intake camshafts on cylinder bank 1-4 approx. 1/2 a
turn.
R11 0512
Crank engine once enginewise up to TDC position of

first cylinder.
R11 0538
11/23
Note:
When camshaft screw connection is unfastened, brace
camshaft on hex head.
Caution!
Do not damage the cylinder head.
Machine open-end wrench accordingly if necessary.
60 11 094 E
Unfasten remaining three screws on exhaust and intake

camshafts on cylinder bank 1-4 approx. 1/2 a turn.
R11 0513
Remove top left timing case cover,
refer to 11 14 080
Remove sprocket on left intake camshaft (cylinder

bank 5-8).
Secure chain to prevent it from dropping.
R11 0528
11/24
Turn engine on central screw counter-enginewise up to
T 45° before TDC position.
O Note markings!
o
45 0T
v.
0 T
R11 0510
Loosen grub screw.

Note:
Grub screw secures the angle bracket (1) in the cylinder
head.
R11 0579
Unfasten guide rail and retaining screw for oil

separator.
60 11 097 E
Lift oil separator out of angle bracket.
Caution!
When lifting the cylinder head, press oil separator
outwards.
60 11 099 E
11/25
Release cylinder-head bolts in sequence 10 ... 1.
Lift off cylinder head.
42 11 035
Installation
Installation of cylinder head is described separately
from removal. Assembly sequence for removal and
Clean sealing faces of cylinder head and engine block,

if necessary using wooden scraper to remove gasket
debris. Ensure that no gasket debris drops into the oil
and coolant ducts.
Threaded bores in engine block must be free of dirt and
oil (risk of cracking).
Coat joint between engine block and timing case cover

with three Bond 1209 (refer to BMW Parts Service).
60 11 092 E
11/26
Check that dowel sleeves are undamaged and correctly
located.
Fit new cylinder-head seal.
60 11 153 E
Caution!
When fitting cylinder head, press oil separator
outwards.
60 11 099 E
Fit cylinder head and install new cylinder head screws.
00 9 120 Do not wash off screw coating.
Note:
Use special tool 00 9 120 as a torsion angle bracket.
R11 0607
Tighten down cylinder head screws in sequence

1 ... 10.
Tightening torque,
42 11 035
11/27
Ensure that oil return pipe is correctly seated in oil
separator.
R11 0580
Check sealing ring in angle section and replace if

necessary.
Press oil separator into angle section.
Tighten guide rail and retaining screw for oil separator.
60 11 097 E
Replace grub screw.
Insert grub screw until it is flush with the angle bracket
(1) but do not tighten down.
Note:
Grub screw secures the angle bracket (1) in the cylinder
head.
R11 0579
Align camshafts with open-end wrench.
Caution!
60 11 094 E
11/28
Fit special tool 11 2 445 / 441 to camshafts on cylinder
bank 1-4.
11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
A E
R 11 0104
Note:
In TDC position of first cylinder, marker bores of
1 camshafts point upwards.
A4
1
A4
1
E4
1
E4
R11 0536

bank 5-8.
11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
E A
R 11 0105
Note:
E8
5
E8
5
A8
5
A8
R11 0537
11/29
Align all camshafts with open-end wrench in such a
way that special tools 11 2 445 / 441 / 446 / 442 fit on
cylinder heads with no gaps.
Caution!
60 11 094 E
Fit special tool 11 2 443 to special tool 11 2 445 / 441

11 2 445 11 2 441 and secure with special tool 11 2 444 using the spark
plug thread.
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102

plug thread.
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
Rotate engine from 45° before TDC position engine-
wise until in TDC position.
Secure crankshaft in TDC position with special tool
11 2 300.
Caution!
Remove special tool 11 2 300 before starting engine.
11/30
Fit sprocket with chain to intake camshaft on cylinder
bank 5-8 with long holes aligned centrally.
Fit screws with no clearance.
R11 0528
Install special tool 11 3 390 in right timing case cover.
11 3 390
R11 0334
Tighten tensioning rail by turning the adjusting screw

on the special tool 11 3 390 with special tool 00 9 250 to
00 9 250 0.7 Nm.
0,6
0,8 1,0
1,2
1,4
1,8 1,8
2,0
Note:
If installation tolerance is unfavorable, attach special
tool 00 9 250 from underside.
11 3 390
R11 0574
Tighten sprockets in following order:
All screws on left exhaust camshaft, three screws on
right exhaust camshaft, all screws on left intake
camshaft, three screws on right intake camshaft.
Tightening torque,
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Remove special tools 11 2 444 / 443 / 441 / 445.
11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102

11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
Remove special tool 11 2 300.
Turn over engine once.
Tighten down remaining three screws on exhaust and
intake camshafts on cylinder bank 1-4 firmly.
Tightening torque,
R11 0512
Loosen special tool 11 3 390 and remove.

Assemble engine.
11 3 390
R11 0334
11/32
11 12 106 Removing and installing right
cylinder head (M62)
(Cylinder bank 1-4)

Remove right exhaust manifold,
refer to 11 62 143
Unfasten drain plug for coolant on right engine block.

Installation:
Tightening torque,
refer to 17 00 039

refer to 11 12 004
Remove spark plugs,
refer to 12 12 011
Remove fan coupling with fan wheel,
refer to 11 52 020
refer to 11 53 325

11/33
Removal
Removal of cylinder head is described separately from

R11 0518
Unfasten the accessible three screws in the exhaust

and intake camshaft on cylinder bank 5-8 approx. 1/2 a
turn.
R11 0520

first cylinder.
R11 0538
11/34
Note:
Caution!
60 11 094 E
Unfasten remaining three screws in exhaust and intake

camshafts in cylinder bank 5-8 approx. 1/2 a turn.
R11 0519
Remove top right timing case cover,

refer to 11 14 085
Remove sprocket on right intake camshaft (cylinder

bank 1-4).
R11 0514
11/35
Turn engine on central screw counter-enginewise up to
O Note markings!
o
45 0T
v.
0 T
R11 0510
Release cylinder-head bolts in sequence 10 ... 1.

Lift off cylinder head.
42 11 035
Installation
Installation of cylinder head is described separately

and coolant ducts.
oil (danger of cracking).
11/36
Coat joint between engine block and timing case cover
with three Bond 1209 (refer to BMW Parts Service).
60 11 092 E
located.
Fit new cylinder-head seal.
60 11 153 E
Fit cylinder head and install new cylinder head screws.
00 9 120 Do not wash off screw coating.
Note:
Use special tool 00 9 120 as a torsion angle bracket.
R11 0607
Tighten down cylinder head screws in sequence

1 ... 10.
Tightening torque,
42 11 035
11/37
Align camshafts with open-end wrench.
Caution!
60 11 094 E

bank 1-4.
11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
A E
R 11 0104
Note:
A4
1
A4
1
E4
1
E4
R11 0536

bank 5-8.
11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
E A
R 11 0105
11/38
Note:
E8
5
E8
5
A8
5
A8
R11 0537

way that special tools 11 2 441 / 445 / 446 / 442 locate
firmly against cylinder heads.
Caution!
60 11 094 E

plug thread.
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102

plug thread.
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
11/39
Hold crankshaft in TDC position with special
tool 11 2 300.
Caution!
Remove special tool 11 2 300 before starting engine.
Fit sprocket with chain on intake camshaft of cylinder

bank 1-4 with long bores centrally aligned.
Brace sprocket, press tensioning rail against the timing
chain and check the position of the long bores.
If necessary, remove sprocket once again and align
position of long bores centrally.
R11 0515
Fit sensor gear with mark on sensor gear in cylinder
shaft pointing upwards.
Insert screws and fit flush.
R11 0516
Fit special tool 11 7 380 to right cylinder head (cylinder

bank 1-4).
11/40
Install special tool 11 3 390 in special tool 11 7 380.
0.7 Nm.
Note:

Three screws on left exhaust camshaft, all screws on
right exhaust camshaft, three screws on left intake
camshaft, all screws on right intake camshaft.
Tightening torque,

11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102

11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
11/41
Tighten down remaining three screws in exhaust and
intake camshafts on cylinder bank 5-8.
Tightening torque,
R11 0520
Relieve load on special tool 11 3 390 and remove with

special tool 11 7 380.
Assemble engine.
11/42
11 12 107 Removing and installing both
cylinder heads (M62)
Remove both cylinder heads.

Operation is described in sections on removing and
installing right / left cylinder heads,
refer to 11 12 105 / 106
11/43
11 12 110 Replacing left cylinder head gasket
(M62)

refer to 11 12 105
11/44
11 12 111 Replacing right cylinder head
gasket (M62)

installing the right cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 106
11/45
11 12 112 Replacing both cylinder head
gaskets (M62)
Remove both cylinder head gaskets.

refer to 11 12 105 / 106
11/46
11 12 503 Dismantling and reassembling
cylinder head (M62)
(cylinder head removed)
Screw special tool 11 0 213 to special tool 11 1 065.
11 0 213
R11 0505
Secure 11 1 065 to special tool 00 1 490.

11 0 192 11 1 071 Prepare special tools for cylinder-head disassembly:
• Special tool 11 1 071
11 1 067 • Special tool 11 0 192
00 1 490
11 1 065
R11 0337

11 0 342
11 0 343
11 0 211 11 0 345 • special tool 11 0 211
Assemble special tool.
11 1 045
R11 0506
11/47
Note:
At this point, do not install special tool 11 0 211
(support board) in special tool 11 1 065.
11 1 065
42 11 041
Fit cylinder head on special tool 11 1 065 and secure
with two cylinder head screws.
11 1 065
60 11 154 E
Remove all valves,
refer to 11 34 552
11/48
cylinder head (M62)
(Engine removed)
Fit engine to special tool 00 1 450.

Caution!
purpose.
60 11 028 E
Raise engine with special tool 11 0 000.
11 0 000
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60 11 029 E
11/49
Remove oil dipstick guide.
Remove carrier bracket from cylinder bank 1-4.
Fit special tool 11 0 081 to cylinder bank 1-4.
11 0 081
60 11 020 E
Remove carrier bracket from cylinder bank 5-8.
60 11 023 E
Installation:
Replace sealing rings, ensure that seals are correctly
located and, if necessary, secure with grease.
60 11 024 E
11/50
Fit special tool 11 0 082.
11 0 082
60 11 025 E
Install engine in special tool 00 1 450,
11 0 081 locate locking detent (1).

Close locking detents (2) on right and left and screw
down.
1 00 1 450
60 11 026 E
Subsequent procedure is described in section on
removing and installing left cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 105
11/51
cylinder head (M62)
(Engine removed)
Secure engine to special tool 00 1 450. Operation is

described in section on removing and installing left
cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 515

removing and installing right cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 106
11/52
11 12 527 Reworking one valve seat (M62)
(cylinder head dismantled)
Machine valve-seat face with special tool 00 3 520 or

00 3 580 in accordance with specifications of tool
manufacturer.
42 11 077
After machining the outer and inner diameters of valve
seat face, use correction milling tool to rework to
Ø 4 specified diameter until valve seat width (5) is
achieved.
2 5
1 Valve-seat angle
2 Correction angle, external diameter
3 Correction angle, internal diameter
4 Outside ∅ the seat face
3
5 Valve seat width
Nominal values (1-5),
refer to Technical Data
60 11 161 E
11/53
11 12 595 Checking one valve guide for wear
(M62)
(valve removed)
To measure tilt clearance, insert new valve so that valve

stem end is flush with valve guide.
Mount dial gauge and measure tilt clearance.
Note:
Maximum permitted tilt clearance,
42 11 074
Note:
If tilt clearance is excessive, valve guide is reamed out
and a repair valve with a larger shaft diameter is
XX
installed.
XX
42 11 086 E
If necessary, ream out valve guide,
refer to 11 12 600
11/54
11 12 600 Reaming out one valve guide (M62)
(Valve removed)
Note:
If clearance between valve shaft and valve guide is too
great, ream out valve guide and install repair valve with
larger shaft diameter.
Assemble the reaming tool and guide taper (1) from the
special tool kit 00 4 210 depending on the shaft
diameter. Press guide taper (1) against valve seat and
ream out valve guide (when dry) from combustion-
chamber end. Rotate reaming tool once in downwards
1 direction.
Note:
After the reaming operation, rework the valve seat,
refer to 11 12 527
42 11 075
11/55
11 12 719 Milling down cylinder head
gasketing face (M62)
(Cylinder head dismantled)
Check planeness of cylinder head gasketing face with

straightedge (standard).
Deviation from planeness max. 0.05 mm.
Note:
Machine limit,
60 11 164 E
Caution!
To compensate for compression, there is a repair
cylinder head gasket.
Note:
The repair cylinder head gasket is designated at the
back with a bore beside the 4th or 8th cylinder.
11/56
11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for water
leaks (M62)
(Cylinder head dismantled)
Seal coolant apertures with special tool kit 11 1 470.

11 1 477 Note:
11 1 471
Special tool 11 1 473 for cylinder bank 1-4
Special tool 11 1 474 for cylinder bank 5-8
11 1 473
11 1 474
R11 0571
Immerse cylinder head in a water bath. Inspection

pressure 4.5 bar.
Check cylinder head for escaping air (cracks).
Note:
If necessary, add cleaning agent to water bath.
51 11 144 U
11/57
11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing
upper section of oil pan (M62)
Note:
For removal of oil pan, front axle support must be
lowered.
There is no need to perform a front axle alignment
check.
E38 only
battery,

R 11 0111
Version 1
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11/58
Version 2
Installation:

refer to 13 71 000
Unfasten dipstick guide from right timing case cover.
R 11 0097
11/59
Fit special tool 00 0 200 to special tool 00 0 201 / 202 /
204 / 208 and attach.
Note:
The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must make
00 0 200 contact with the screws on the side walls.
Secure special tool 11 0 000 to special tool 00 0 200.
00 0 208
1
11 0 000
R11 0630
Caution!
Only attach engine to relevant suspension lugs.
60 11 028 E
Tighten the screws (1 and 2).
1
R11 0634
11/60
Lift engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 6 - 8 mm.
00 0 200
00 0 208
11 0 000
R11 0631
Remove lower section of oil pan,
refer to 11 13 020
Relieve load on drive belt of air conditioner and remove
adjusting plate from oil pan,
refer to 11 28 050
Unfasten vane pump,

refer to 32 41 060
Note:
Lines remain connected. If necessary, remove stud bolt
from upper section of oil pan and tie vane pump to one
side.
R 11 0117
E38
Unfasten protective tube on positive battery lead from
oil pan and unfasten from right engine support.
Unfasten positive battery lead from starter motor and
unfasten from left retaining bracket.
11/61
Unfasten guide tube for dipstick on oil pan.
Installation:
Check O-ring, replace if necessary.
Insert O-ring and washer in oil pan bore.
Unfasten return line from oil pan.

Installation:
For Tightening torque,
Unfasten steering spindle from steering gear.

installing the steering gear,
refer to 32 13 060
Unfasten bracket for hydraulic line from front axle

support.
Brace front axle support with special tool 00 2 030 in
conjunction with special tool 31 2 220.
31 2 220 Unfasten front axle support from engine support and
lower approx. 60 mm,
refer to 31 11 001
R11 0160
11/62
Unfasten screws inside oil pan.
Remove oil pump,
refer to 11 41 000
60 11 163 E
Unfasten screws to sealing cover.
60 11 165 E
If necessary, unfasten oil cooler line bracket from oil
pan.
Unfasten remaining screws from oil pan.
Lift upper section of oil pan forwards to remove.
R 11 0014
Installation:
Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris. Coat edges
of joint with three Bond 1209 sealing compound (refer
to BMW Parts Service).
1 Replace gasket
2 Install oil pan
3 Insert all screws in oil pan.
4 Insert screws in transmission end without
preload at this stage.
5 Tighten down screws in engine end.
6 Tighten down screws in transmission end.
60 11 166 E
11/65
(Engine removed)

Operation is described in section on removing and
installing left cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 515
Subsequent procedure,
refer to 11 13 010
Installation:
To prevent any possibility of torsion stress when
transmission is fitted, align oil pan on transmission end
with engine block.
60 11 167 E
11/66
11 14 080 Removing and installing/sealing or
replacing top left timing case cover
(M62)
Remove left cylinder head cover. This operation is

described in section on removing and installing /
sealing both cylinder head covers,
refer to 11 12 004

refer to 11 52 020
Unfasten timing case cover.
R11 0542
Remove rubber sealing strip.
Installation:
Clean groove for rubber profile seal and sealing
surfaces of remains of seal.
R11 0545
11/67
Installation:
Keep sealing faces clean and free of oil.
Apply coat of Drei Bond 1209 to joint between cylinder
head and lower timing case cover (refer to BMW Parts
Service).
R11 0544
Seat new rubber seal in groove.
R11 0545
Installation:
Ensure that gasket is correctly seated then fit timing
case cover with inserted screw (1).
Note:
It is not subsequently possible to insert screw (1).
R11 0543
Installation:
Install screws (1) and fit flush with cylinder head.
R11 0547
11/68
Installation:
Remove outer and inner gasket from cylinder head
cover.
Insert special tool 11 1 412 from special tool kit 11 1 410
in groove of cover and fit cylinder head cover.
11 1 412
R11 0549
Installation:
Install cover nuts (1) and tighten down uniformly in 1/2
turn steps.
Tightening torque,
1 refer to Technical Data 11 12 11AZ
Note:
The timing case cover is pressed down onto level of
cylinder head by cylinder head cover.
R11 0550
Installation:
Tighten screws (1) on timing case cover in two passes.
11 1 412
R11 0548
Remove cylinder head cover and remove special tool

11 1 412.
Assemble engine.
11/69
replacing top right timing case
cover (M62)
Remove right cylinder head cover. This operation is

described in section on removing and installing /
sealing both cylinder head covers,
refer to 11 12 004

refer to 11 31 090
Remove camshaft sensor.
32 12 259
Unfasten top screw from dipstick tube.
11/70
Unfasten timing case cover.
R11 0551
Remove rubber sealing strip.
Installation:
Clean groove for rubber profile seal and sealing
surfaces of remains of seal.
R11 0546
Installation:
Replace sealing ring in cylinder head for oil supply of
chain tensioner.
R11 0517
Installation:
Apply coat of Drei Bond 1209 to joint between cylinder
head and lower timing case cover (refer to BMW Parts
Service).
R11 0555
11/71
Seat new rubber seal in groove.
R11 0546
Installation:
Ensure that gaskets are correctly seated.
Press tensioning rail inwards and fit timing case cover.
Install screws (1) and fit flush with cylinder head.
R11 0556
Installation:
Remove outer and inner gasket from cylinder head
cover.
Insert special tool 11 1 411 from special tool kit 11 1 410
in groove of cover and fit cylinder head cover.
Installation:
Install cover nuts (1) and tighten down uniformly in 1/2
turn steps.
Tightening torque,
1 Note:
The timing case cover is pressed down onto level of
cylinder head by cylinder head cover.
R11 0554
11/72
Installation:
Tighten screws (1) on timing case cover in two passes.
11 1 411
R11 0552
Remove cylinder head cover and remove special tool

11 1 411.
Assemble engine.
11/73
replacing lower timing case cover
(M62)
Remove top left and right timing case cover,

refer to 11 14 080 / 11 14 085
Remove hub for vibration damper,

refer to 11 23 010
Remove water pump with thermostat housing,
refer to 11 51 000
Remove upper section of oil pan,
refer to 11 13 010
Remove alternator,
refer to 12 31 020
Press tensioning rail against the timing chain. Secure

tensioning rail with a plastic strap (1).
R11 0565
Unfasten lower timing case cover.
R11 0558
11/74
Installation:
Clean and remove grease from sealing surfaces of the
engine block.
Make sure that sleeves are correctly seated.
Replace seals.
Apply thin coat of three Bond 1209 to front and back
edges of gaskets (refer to BMW Parts Service).
R11 0573
Installation:
Do not tighten screw (1) with bracket for vane pump
until after the vane pump has been fitted.
Replace radial seal in lower timing case cover,
refer to 11 14 141
1
R11 0564
11/75
11 14 141 Replacing radial seal below timing
case cover (M62)
Removing hub for vibration damper,

refer to 11 23 031
Fit special tool 11 2 383 to crankshaft.
11 2 383
60 11 115 E
Screw on special tool 11 2 380 until it is securely
connected to the radial seal.
Remove radial sealing ring by tightening in the screw.
11 2 380
60 11 114 E
Coat sealing lips of new radial sealing ring with oil.
Using special tool 11 1 220 and central screw, install
radial seal until flush with timing case cover.
11 1 220
60 11 174 E
11/76
11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial sealing
ring (M62)
(Transmission side)
Drain engine oil.

oil service,
refer to 00 00 249
Remove flywheel,
refer to 11 22 500
Unfasten screws.
60 11 165 E
Unfasten screw on rear end cover.
Carefully unfasten oil pan gasket from end cover and
remove end cover.
R11 0590
11/77
Note:
The end cover is in the set with the radial sealing ring.
If necessary, push out the radial sealing ring and drive
11 1 230
in new sealing ring with special tool 11 1 230 in
combination with special tool 00 5 500.
R 11 0305
Check for correct fit of hollow bushes.

Replace seal.
Coat contact points on joint along oil pan with
three Bond 1209 (refer to BMW Parts Service).
R11 0588
Fit special tool 11 2 390 on crankshaft.

Coat sealing lip of radial sealing ring with oil.
11 2 390 Slide on end cover.
Carefully remove special tool 11 2 390.
60 11 128 E
Replace the sealing washers under the screws (1).
Insert all screws and tighten down end cover.
1 R11 0589
11/78
11 21 500 Replacing crankshaft (M62)
(Engine removed)
Remove timing case cover, bottom,
refer to 11 14 110
Remove piston,
refer to 11 25 530
Remove flywheel,
refer to 11 22 500
Remove rear end cover, the procedure is described as
part of replacing crankshaft radial sealing ring,
refer to 11 14 151
Unfasten taper screw mount on main bearing. (Collar

screws and spacer screws.)
60 11 212
Remove screws securing main bearing caps.
60 11 213
11/79
Remove main bearing covers 1 ... 5.
1 2 3 4 5 Lever out crankshaft.
60 11 214
Caution!
Note grinding stage of crankshaft,
50 11 154 U
Check bearing clearance on crankshaft:

Install main bearing shells in engine block,
refer to 11 21 531
Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to the

oil-free crankshaft.
Note:
Do not twist crankshaft.
88 11 061 U
11/80
Note:
To check crankshaft bearing clearance, use old main
bearing screws.
No oil is permitted in the blind bores (danger of
cracking).
Fit main bearing cover to engine block and tighten

down,
refer to 11 21 531
Remove main bearing cover and read off main bearing

clearance from thickness of crushed plastic thread with
the help of the measuring scale.
Main bearing clearance,
076 refer to Technical Data
TO
025
1
PG
YPE T
88 11 062 U
Summary:
Color code / shaft diameter / bearing strength
1 Ge Yellow
Gn Green
Ws
Wh White
2 (1) crankshaft
Gn Ws
(2) bearing clearance
Ge Gn 3 (3) main bearing shells: yellow, green or white
Ge (4) main bearing cover
4
20 11 080 U
11/81
Remove plastic thread.
Fit main bearing cover on engine block and tighten
down,
refer to 11 21 531
Checking axial clearance:

If necessary, check guide bearing shells, crankshaft
and engine block.
End float,
20
10
30
40
0
50
90
80
60
70
60 11 002 E
Check connecting-rod bearing clearance:
On each conrod, install one red and one blue conrod
bearing shell. (Irrespective of color code on conrod
shaft.)
Caution!
Note grinding stages on crankshaft.
Grind stages,
40 11 083 U
Install piston,
refer to 11 25 530
11/82
Place piston in BDC setting with special tool 00 2 590
(Plastigage Type PG 1) on oil-free crankshaft.
Install conrod bearing cover in such a way that pair
numbers match.
7
6
26
26 88 11 067 U
Note:
Do not turn the connecting rods or crankshaft.
Use the old connecting-rod bolts to check connecting-
rod clearance.
Tightening conrod screws:

Use special tool 00 9 120 and special tool 11 2 110.
210
Tightening torque,
241 0
20
1 50
18
0
27
90
1510
2
0
300
60
120
2 40
0
333 0
27
90
0
0
3
3 30
30
6000
00 9 120
60 11 200
Remove conrod bearing cover and read off conrod
bearing clearance on width of compressed plastic
thread with the help of the measuring scale.
Conrod bearing clearance,
40 11 033 U
11/83
Summary:
Color code / shaft diameter / bearing strength
1 Color code 2 classification.
Rt Red
Bl Blue
BI (1) Crankpin
2 (2) Bearing clearance
Rt BI (3) Bearing shells: red or blue
Rt
3 (4) Conrod
4
20 11 081 U
If necessary, remove chain wheel from crankshaft.
11 2 005 Fit special tool 11 2 383 to crankshaft.

Remove sprocket with special tool 11 2 001 in
11 2 383 11 2 001 conjunction with special tool 11 2 005 and special tool
11 2 004.
11 2 004
R11 0511
Installation:
Shrink-fit chain wheel to crankshaft.
Check wedge for correct position.
Heat sprocket to max. 150 °C with hot air blower or
hotplate.
Caution!
Do not exceed specified temperature!
Replace main bearing shells on crankshaft,

refer to 11 21 531
Replace conrod bearing shells,
refer to 11 24 571
Replace grooved ball bearing in crankshaft,
refer to 11 21 571
11/84
11 21 531 Replacing main crankshaft bearing
shell (M62)
(engine dismantled)
Clean components before installing.
Preparations are described under heading "Replacing

crankshaft",
refer to 11 21 500
Caution!
Observe grinding stage of the crankshaft,
50 11 154 U
Note:
Install main bearing shells (1) in the motor block with
1 2 lubrication groove.
Install main bearing shells (2) without lubrication
groove in the main bearing caps.
60 11 218
11/85
Note:
When crankshaft or main bearing shells are being
replaced, the classification for the arrangement of the
main bearing shells in the crankcase is no longer of
significance. Install yellow main bearing shells in
crankcase.
60 11 223
Note:
The crankshaft is marked with yellow, green or white
paint according to the tolerance of the main journal.
Coat bearing shells with oil.
Install crankshaft.
60 11 222
Note:
Place main bearing shells with same color code as that
of crankshaft in main bearing caps.
60 11 224
Release hex head in main bearing cap.
60 11 211
11/86
Note:
(3) Install stop disk for collar bearing
3 (in engine block).
(4) Install stop disk for collar bearing
(in main bearing cap).
60 11 221
Caution!
Check installed direction. Lubricant groove must be
facing crankshaft.
Insert stop disks for collar bearing on both sides
between crankshaft and engine block at main bearing 5.
60 11 216
Align thrust washers with contact face of main bearing
caps.
60 11 217
Note:
The main bearing caps (1 ... 3) are marked with
punched numbers.
The main bearing caps 4 and 5 are not marked.
11/87
Note:
Main bearing cap no. 5 can be identified by the
recesses for the stop disks of the thrust bearing.
60 11 209
Insert stop disks on both sides into grooves of main
bearing cap no. 5.
60 11 011 E
Lubricate crankshaft and main bearing shells.
Position main bearing caps (1 ... 5) so that the retaining
grooves of the main bearing shells are on one side.
Align main bearing cap flush with side of bearing seat.
60 11 215
Note:
The main bearing cap screws must always be replaced
by new ones.
Do not wash off screw coating.
No oil is permitted in the blind bores! (Risk of cracking).
11/88
Tightening specifications for main bearing:
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1 Tighten all screws on main bearing cover with
IIIII IIII
III
jointing torque.
III
IIII
IIII
IIIIIIII
IIIIIIII
150
2 Unfasten screws on main bearing cover 5
180 2 10
I
3 Strike back and front of crankshaft with plastic
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
122 40
10 0
0
2 15
hammer to centre thrust bearing (do not damage
90
2 70
240
1 20
crankshaft).
3 00
60
270
90
I
303 30
4 Tighten screws of main bearing cover 5 with
306 0
0
30 0
jointing torque.
330
5 Tighten all screws of main bearing cover with

special tool 11 2 110 or special tool 00 9 120 with
00 9 120 torsion angle.
60 11 219 For tightening torque,
Check axial play.

End float,
Check guide bearing shell, crankshaft and crankcase if
necessary.
20
10
30
40
0
50
90
80
60
70
60 11 002 E
Tighten threaded protective bushes.
For tightening torque,
60 11 220
11/89
Replace collar screws.
Tighten taper screw mount on main bearing (collar
screws and spacer pins).
Tightening torque,
60 11 212
11/90
11 21 571 Replacing grooved ball bearings in
crankshaft (M62)
(clutch removed)
Remove grooved ball bearing with special tool 11 2 340

in conjunction with special tool 11 2 016.
11 2 016
11 2 340
60 11 205 E
Install new thrust bearing and drive firmly home with
special tool 11 2 350 in conjunction with special tool
00 5 500.
00 5 500
11 2 350
60 11 206 E
11/91
flywheel (M62)
(Clutch removed)
Caution!
Whenever the flywheel is replaced, the impulse sensor
must be reset,
refer to 12 14 520
Block flywheel with special tool 11 2 070.
11 2 070
60 11 149 E
Release and tighten the flywheel (ZMS) only with
11 4 180
Installation:
Tightening torque,
R 11 0106
11/92
Clean thread for flywheel screws in crankshaft.
60 11 151 E
The flywheel (ZMS) is located with a special (shorter)
dowel sleeve.
Caution!
Replace only with original BMW spare parts.
60 11 152 E
Installation:
The position of the dowel sleeve (1) in the dual-mass
1 flywheel is marked with two notches beside the
respective screw bore.
60 11 225 E
Caution!
Flywheel screws are part of the flywheel and must not
be installed with screw retaining compound.
Lubricate screw threads lightly.
50 11 500 U
11/93
flywheel (M62)
(Transmission removed)
Caution!
must be reset,
refer to 12 14 520
Block the flywheel using special tool 11 2 070.
11 2 070
60 11 149 E
Unfasten flywheel screws.
Remove drive plate (1).
Remove flywheel (2).
11/94
Clean threads on flywheel screws in crankshaft.
60 11 151 E
Installation:
The flywheel is secured with a dowel sleeve.
60 11 152 E
Installation:
Fit flywheel (2) and mount drive plate (1) for torque
converter correctly. Holes in drive plate (1) and flywheel
(2) must be aligned over one another.
Fit new flywheel screws.
Tightening torque,
11/95
vibration damper (M62)

refer to 11 28 010
Remove drive belt for a/c compressor,
refer to 11 28 050
Release screws and remove vibration damper.

T
O
o
45 0T
v.
0 T
R11 0509
Installation:
The vibration damper is located with a dowel pin.
Replace screws.
45°
v. OT Tightening torque,
T

O
R11 0508
11/96
hub for vibration damper (M62)
Removing vibration damper,

refer to 11 23 010
Remove cooling air duct for alternator.
32 32 149
Remove brake air duct, left and right.
Release retainer for pressure line from engine support.
Pay attention to dowel pin.

Secure special tool 11 2 450.
Note:
Protect engine bracket from damage.
11 2 450 Insert wood between engine support and special
tool 11 2 450.
Unscrew central bolt.
60 11 227 E
11/97
Installation:
Replace central screw.
Tighten the central screw with torque.
Installation:
Place special tool 11 3 460 on special tool 11 2 450.
Note:
Special tool 11 3 460 is magnetic.
11 3 460
0˚
60˚
30˚
60 11 229 E
Installation:
Select 0° location and mark on insertion nut. Tighten
the central screw with torsion angle.
0˚
60˚
30˚
60 11 230 E
11/98
11 24 571 Replacing all conrod bearings
(M62)
(Piston removed)
Caution!
Pay attention to crankshaft grinding stages,
50 11 500 U
Install new conrod bearing shells.
For each conrod, install red and blue bearing shell
(irrespective of colour coding on conrod shaft).
Installing pistons,
refer to 11 25 530
40 11 083 U
Piston in BDC position.
Place bearing caps in position, making sure that
7
matching numbers are paired.

6
26
26 88 11 067 U
11/99
Caution!
241 0
20
210
1 50
18
rod clearance.
0
0
27
90
Tighten down conrod screws with special tool 00 9 120
1510
2
0
300
or special tool 11 2 110, respectively.

60
120
2 40
0
Tightening torque,
333 0
27
90
0
0
3
3 30
30
6000
00 9 120
60 11 200
Removing bearing cover and reading off bearing
clearance,
refer to Technical Data,
on width of pinched plastic thread with the help of the
measuring scale.
40 11 033 U
Summary:
Colour code / shaft diameter / bearing strength
1 Rt = red
Bl = blue
1 Crankpin
BI
2 Bearing clearance
2 3 Bearing shells: red or blue
Rt BI
Rt
3 4 Conrod
4
20 11 081 U
11/105
11 25 671 Replacing piston rings on all
pistons (M62)
(Piston removed)
Remove piston rings with a piston-ring compressing

pliers.
Note:
It might not be possible to find the identification on
used piston rings.
C Put aside piston rings in correct sequence and
installation position.
New pistons may only be installed together with new
piston rings.
70 11 065 U
Installation:
TOP Insert piston rings with the word "TOP" facing piston
crown.
1 (1) Plain compression ring
(2) Stepped taper-face ring "TOP"
TOP
(3) Three-piece steel band ring
2 Arrange piston ring contact points with offset of
approx. 120° to one another, but not over piston pin
eye.
3
60 11 202
End float,
70 11 067 H
11/106
Gap in cylinder,
88 11 058 U
11/107
11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt
(M62)
Note:
If the drive belt is to be reused, mark direction of travel
and reinstall drive belt in same direction of rotation.

refer to 11 52 020
Layout of drive belt.
Loosen nuts (1) and (2) and loosen belt drive.

Remove drive belt.
Installation:
Check drive belt for coolant and oil residue and replace
if necessary.
11/108
Caution!
It is essential to replace drive belt if it comes into
contact with hydraulic fluid.
50 11 500 U
Installation:
Fit drive belt and check it is correctly located on
pulleys.
Use hex head (1) to preload adjusting plate to end of
long bore (2) and tighten nuts (3).
Note:
For removal of complete belt tensioning fixture,
unfasten nuts (1) and screw (2).
11/274
11 28 050 Replacing drive belt for a/c
compressor (M60 / M62 / M73)
Note:
If the drive belt is to be reused, mark direction of travel
and reinstall drive belt in same direction of rotation.
If necessary, remove splash guard.

refer to 11 28 010
Loosen nuts (2 and 3) and remove compressor drive

belt.
Installation:
if necessary.
Caution!
3
2
R11 0577
Installation:
pulleys.
Tighten hex head (1) to remove adjustment plate up to
end of long bore, then tighten nut (3) followed by
nut (2).
3
1 2
R11 0578
11/110
11 31 010 Adjusting timing of camshaft(s)
(M62)

refer to 11 12 004
Remove all spark plugs,
refer to 12 12 011
refer to 11 52 020
Remove all oil lines to left and right cylinder head.

11/111
R11 0518

turn.
R11 0512

and intake camshafts on cylinder bank 5-8 approx. 1/2
a turn.
R11 0520

Caution!
Do not turn the engine back.
Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 2 300 in TDC
position of first cylinder.
Remove special tool 11 2 300 before switching on the
engine.
11/112
bank 1-4.
11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
A E
R 11 0104
Note:
A4
1
A4
1
E4
1
E4
R11 0536

bank 5-8.
11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
E A
R 11 0105
Note:
E8
5
E8
5
A8
5
A8
R11 0537
11/113
Note:
When unfastening screw connection on camshaft,
brace camshaft on hex head.
Caution!
60 11 094 E
Unfasten the remaining three screws on the exhaust

a turn.
R11 0513
Loosen the remaining three screws in the exhaust and
turn.
R11 0519

firmly against cylinder heads.
Caution!
60 11 094 E
11/114
plug thread.
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102

plug thread.
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
refer to 11 31 090
11 3 390
R11 0334
11/115
00 9 250 0.7 Nm.
0,6
0,8 1,0
1,2
1,4
1,8 1,8
2,0
Note:
11 3 390
R11 0574
Tighten sprocket wheels in following sequence.

The three accessible screws on left exhaust camshaft
(5-8), right exhaust camshaft (1-4), left intake camshaft
(5-8), right intake camshaft (1-4).
Tightening torque,

Remove special tools from camshafts.
Tighten down the remaining three screws in exhaust

and intake camshafts in cylinder bank 1-4 firmly.
Tightening torque,
R11 0512
11/116
Tighten down the remaining three screws in the
exhaust and intake camshafts in cylinder bank 5-8
firmly.
Tightening torque,
R11 0520
Unfasten and remove special tool 11 3 390.

Assemble engine.
11 3 390
R11 0334
11/117
11 31 011 Replacing left camshaft (M62)
(intake or exhaust side as applicable)

Cylinder bank 5-8

refer to 11 12 004
refer to 12 12 011

refer to 11 31 090

11/118
Removal
Removal of camshaft is described separately from

R11 0518
Unfasten the accessible three screws on exhaust and

turn.
R11 0512

first cylinder.
R11 0538
11/119
Note:
Caution!
60 11 094 E
Unfasten the remaining three screws on the exhaust

a turn.
R11 0513
Remove top left timing case cover,
refer to 11 14 080
Remove sprocket on left intake camshaft (cylinder

bank 5-8).
R11 0528
11/120
Crank engine counter-enginewise on central screw into
O Note markings!
o
45 0T
v.
0 T
R11 0510
Unfasten sprocket wheel screw connection.
R11 0529
To relieve load on chain, compress chain tensioner.
R11 0530
Lock chain tensioner with special tool 11 3 310.

11/121
Lift off both sprockets complete with chain.
R11 0532
Move camshafts on cylinder bank 5 - 8 into installation

position.
Rotate exhaust and intake camshafts with special
tool 11 3 430.
11 3 430
60 11 121 E
In insertion position (removal position), recesses in
camshafts point approx. 30 ... 40° downwards from
surface of cylinder head.
R11 0533
Uniformly untighten bearing covers on camshafts for

cylinder bank 5-8 in 1/2 turn stages from outside to
inside.
Remove bearing covers and place to one side in orderly
fashion.
Lift out camshafts.
60 11 160 E
11/122
Installation
Installation of camshaft is described separately from
removal. Assembly sequence differs between removal
and installation.
Install camshafts.
In insertion position, recesses in camshafts point
approx. 30 ... 40° downwards from surface of cylinder
head.
R11 0533
Caution!
Do not confuse camshaft bearing covers of cylinders 1-
4 and 5-8.
Fit bearing covers.
A
A2
E2
Note:
The exhaust camshaft bearing covers are legibly
designated from the intake side with the letters
A1 ... A5.
E1
A1
FRONT
60 11 158 E
Note:
The intake camshaft bearing covers are legibly
E1 ... E5.
E
A2
E2
2
E1
A1
FRONT
60 11 159 E
11/123
Evenly tighten down bearing covers on camshafts for
cylinder bank 5-8 in 1/2 turn steps from outside to
inside.
Tightening torque,
60 11 160 E
Secure special tool 11 3 430 to camshaft.
11 3 430
60 11 121 E
Rotate camshafts until marker bores face upwards.
5
E8
5
E8
5
A8
5
A8
R11 0537

bank 5-8.
11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
E A
R 11 0105
11/124
bank 1-4.
11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
A E
R 11 0104

way that special tools 11 2 445 / 441 / 446 / 442 fit on
cylinder heads without gaps.
Caution!
60 11 094 E

plug thread.
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
plug thread.
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102
11/125
Fit secondary sprockets and chain to camshafts on
cylinder bank 5-8. Align long bores centrally.
Remove special tool 11 3 310 from chain tensioner.
Install screws in exhaust camshaft on cylinder bank 5-

8 and fit flush.
R11 0529

tool 11 2 300.
Caution!
engine.
Fit sprocket with chain to intake camshaft on cylinder

bank 5-8 with long holes aligned centrally.
R11 0528
11/126
11 3 390
R11 0334

00 9 250 0.7 Nm.
0,6
0,8 1,0
1,2
1,4
1,8 1,8
2,0
Note:
11 3 390
R11 0574

All screws on left exhaust camshaft, three screws on
right exhaust camshaft, all screws on left intake
camshaft, three screws on right intake camshaft.
Tightening torque,

11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102
11/127
11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
Tighten down remaining three screws on exhaust and
intake camshafts on cylinder bank 1-4 firmly.
Tightening torque,
R11 0512
Loosen special tool 11 3 390 and remove.

Assemble engine.
11 3 390
R11 0334
11/128
11 31 015 Replacing right camshaft (M62)
(intake or exhaust side as applicable)

Cylinder bank 1-4

refer to 11 12 004
refer to 12 12 011

refer to 11 52 020

11/129
Removal
Removal of camshaft is described separately from

R11 0518

turn.
R11 0520

first cylinder.
R11 0538
11/130
Note:
Caution!
60 11 094 E
Unfasten remaining three screws in exhaust and intake

camshafts in cylinder bank 5-8 approx. 1/2 a turn.
R11 0519
Remove top right timing case cover,

refer to 11 14 085
Remove sprocket on right intake camshaft (cylinder

bank 1-4).
R11 0514
11/131
Crank engine counter-enginewise on central screw into
O Note markings!
o
45 0T
v.
0 T
R11 0510
Unfasten sprocket wheel screw connection.
R11 0521
To relieve load on chain, compress chain tensioner.
R11 0522
Lock chain tensioner with special tool 11 3 310.
11 3 310
R11 0523
11/132
Lift off both sprockets complete with chain.
R11 0524
Move camshafts on cylinder bank 1-4 into installation

position.
Rotate exhaust and intake camshafts with special
tool 11 3 430.
11 3 430
60 11 121 E
In insertion position (removal position), recesses in the
camshafts point upwards approx. 30 ... 40° from
surface of cylinder head.
R11 0525
Uniformly untighten bearing covers on camshafts for

cylinder bank 1-4 in 1/2 turn steps from outside edge to
inside.
Remove bearing covers and place to one side in orderly
fashion. Lift out camshafts.
60 11 155 E
11/133
Installation
Installation of camshaft is described separately from
removal. Assembly sequence differs between removal
and installation.
Install camshafts.
In insertion position, recesses in the camshafts point
upwards approx. 30 ... 40° from surface of cylinder
head.
R11 0525
Caution!
Do not confuse camshaft bearing covers of cylinders 1-
4 and 5-8.
2
E2
Fit bearing covers.

A2
Note:
The exhaust camshaft bearing covers are legibly
A1 ... A5.
A1
E1
FRONT
60 11 156 E
Note:
The intake camshaft bearing covers are legibly
E1 ... E5.
2
E2
A2
E
A1
E1
FRONT
60 11 157 E
11/134
Evenly tighten down bearing covers on camshafts for
cylinder bank 1-4 in 1/2 turn steps from outside to
inside.
Tightening torque,
60 11 155 E
Secure special tool 11 3 430 to camshaft.
11 3 430
60 11 121 E
Rotate camshafts until marker bores face upwards.
1
A4
1
A4
1
E4
1
E4
R11 0536

bank 1-4.
11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
A E
R 11 0104
11/135
bank 5-8.
11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
E A
R 11 0105

without gap against cylinder heads.
Caution!
60 11 094 E

plug thread.
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102

plug thread.
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
11/136
Fit secondary sprocket wheels with chain to camshafts
on cylinder bank 1-4. Align long bores centrally.
Remove special tool 11 3 310 from chain tensioner.
11 3 310
R11 0523
Install screws in exhaust camshaft on cylinder bank 1-

4 and fit flush.
R11 0521

tool 11 2 300.
Caution!
engine.

chain and check the position of the long bores.
If necessary, remove sprocket once again and align
position of long bores centrally.
R11 0515
11/137
R11 0516

bank 1-4).

0.7 Nm.
Note:

Three screws on left exhaust camshaft, all screws on
right exhaust camshaft, three screws on left intake
camshaft, all screws on right intake camshaft.
Tightening torque,
11/138
11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102

11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
Tighten down remaining three screws in exhaust and
intake camshafts on cylinder bank 5-8.
Tightening torque,
R11 0520

Assemble engine.
11/139
11 31 051 Replacing timing chain (M62)
Removal
Removal of timing chain is described separately from
Removing spark plugs,

refer to 12 12 011
refer to 11 12 004
Remove vibration damper,

refer to 11 23 010
Loosen central screw on hub for vibration damper,
refer to 11 23 031
11/140
Turn engine engine-wise on loosened central screw
until the first cylinder is in TDC position.
R11 0538
Note:
A4
1
A4
1
E4
1
E4
R11 0536

11 2 300.
Remove top left and right timing case cover,

refer to 11 14 080 / 11 14 085
11/141
Note:
Caution!
60 11 094 E
Loosen sprocket on right intake camshaft (cylinder

bank 1-4).
R11 0514

bank 1-4.
11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
A E
R 11 0104
Align camshaft with open-end wrench in such a way

that special tool 11 2 441 / 445 locates flush against the
cylinder head.
Caution!
60 11 094 E
11/142
plug thread.
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102
Loosen sprocket on left intake camshaft (cylinder

bank 5-8).
R11 0528
bank 5-8.
11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
E A
R 11 0105
Align camshaft with open-end wrench in such a way

that special tool 11 2 442 / 446 locates flush against the
cylinder head.
Caution!
60 11 094 E
11/143
plug thread.
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103
Remove loosened central screw and lift out hub for
vibration damper,
Remove water pump with thermostat housing,
refer to 11 51 000
Caution!
Do not turn engine any more.

refer to 11 13 010
Removing gear case cover, bottom,
refer to 11 14 110
11/144
Remove sprockets from intake camshaft.
Remove timing chain.
R11 0560
Unfasten tensioning rail.
R11 0561
Unfasten grub screw (1).
1 Unfasten pivot rail.
R11 0562
First loosen screw (2) for oil separator.
Unfasten screws (1 and 3) and remove guide rail.
3
2
1
R11 0563
11/145
Installation
Installation of the timing chain is described separately
Check guide, reversing and tensioning rails and replace
if necessary.
Check sprockets and replace if necessary.
Install guide rail.

• Install all screws
• Tighten screws (1)
• Tighten screw (3)
• Tighten down screw (2) for oil separator
3
2
1
R11 0563
Replace O-rings on pivot rail.

Tightening torque of screws (2),
Install and tighten down screws.
R11 0559
Replace grub screw (1).
1 Only tighten down grub screw (1) until it is flush with
angle section: do not tighten down fully.
Note:
The grub screw (1) secures the angle bracket in the
cylinder head.
R11 0566
11/146
Replace O-ring.
Install oil guide for tensioning rail in the pivot rail.
Tighten down tensioning rail.
R11 0561
Install new timing chain.

Install two screws and fit flush.
R11 0568
chain and check position of long bores on both cylinder
banks.
If necessary, remove sprockets once again and align
long bores centrally.
R11 0515
R11 0516
11/147
Install the remaining screws on the intake camshaft of
cylinder bank 5-8 and fit flush.
R11 0528
Press tensioning rail against the timing chain. Secure

tensioning rail with a plastic strap (1).
R11 0567
Install timing case cover underneath,

refer to 11 14 110
Install upper section of oil pan,
refer to 11 13 010

11 2 300.
11/148
bank 1-4).

0.7 Nm.
Note:
Tighten sprocket of intake camshaft on cylinder bank 5-

8.
Tightening torque,
R11 0528
Tighten sprocket of intake camshaft on cylinder bank 1-
4.
Tightening torque,
R11 0570
11/149
11 2 445 11 2 441
Zyl. 1-4 Zyl. 1-4
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0102

11 2 442 11 2 446
Zyl. 5-8 Zyl. 5-8
11 2 444
11 2 443
R 11 0103

Assemble engine.
11/150
11 31 090 Installing and removing / replacing
piston for chain tensioner (M62)
Remove upper section of suction filter housing style

with mass air flow sensor.
Remove lower section of suction filter housing.
Unfasten screw connection.

Installation:
Remove screw connection and piston for chain

tensioner.
11/151
Arrangement of Components:
(1) Screw plug
(2) Sealing ring
(3) Sleeve
(4) Recoil spring
(5) Hydraulic piston
Tapered end of recoil spring (4) faces hydraulic
piston (5).
Installation:
To simplify assembly, drain oil chamber between
sleeve and hydraulic piston.
11/152
11 31 501 Replacing camshaft (M62)

Intake or exhaust end, as applicable.
Preliminary work is described in section on dismantling
and assembling the cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 503
Remove camshaft,
refer to 11 31 011 / 11 31 015
11/153
all valves (M62)

refer to 11 12 503
Replacing valve stem seals,

refer to 11 34 560
Remove valves from cylinder head.
If necessary, check valve guide for wear,

refer to 11 12 595
If necessary, ream the valve guide,
refer to 11 12 600
If necessary, rework valve seat,
refer to 11 12 527
Installation sequence:
(1) Valve
6 (2) Valve-stem seal
(3) Lower plate spring
2
(4) Valve spring
1 (5) Upper plate spring
5 (6) Valve tapers
4
3
50 11 280 E
11/154
11 34 560 Replacing all valve-shaft seals
(M62)

refer to 11 12 503
Removing all valve springs,

refer to 11 34 715
Caution!
Do no damage races on bucket tappets. Fit protective
film to special tool 11 0 200.
11 0 200
51 11 156 E
Remove valve stem seal with special tool 11 1 480.
11 1 480
51 11 229
11/155
Lubricate valve stem with oil and insert valve. Fit
special tool 11 1 960. Coat new valve stem seal (1) with
oil and install.
1
11 1 960
60 11 134 E
Press-fit valve stem seal firmly home by hand using
11 1 200
60 11 135 E
11/156
11 34 715 Replacing all valve springs (M62)

refer to 11 12 503
Removing camshaft,
refer to 11 31 501
Remove bucket tappet with special tool 11 3 250.

Installation:
Worn bucket tappets may only be reused in the same
tappet bore.
11 3 250
60 11 129 E
Arrange bucket tappets by cylinder and place on
special tool 11 3 030 in correct order.
6
6
11 3 030 5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
50 11 522 E
11/157
Fit special tool 11 0 211 from below in special
tool 11 1 065 and secure with special tool 11 1 045.
11 0 211
60 11 122 E
Align special tool 11 0 345 in direction of valve shaft
and select appropriate groove in special tool 11 0 342.
11 0 342
11 0 345
R11 0346
Press down valve spring on spring cap, top, and

remove valve keys.
Remove valve spring and plate spring.
R11 0347
(1) Valve
(3) Lower plate spring
2
(4) Valve spring
1 (5) Upper plate spring
5 (6) Valve tapers
4
3
50 11 280 E
11/288
11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure (all 6-
/ 8- and 12-cylinder engines)
Note:
To check the engine oil pressure, remove oil pressure
switch, install and connect special tools.
Unscrew oil filter cap, the engine oil flows out of the oil
filter housing into the oil sump.
Installation:
Tightening Torque,
Remove oil pressure switch.

Installation:
Tightening Torque,
11 4 050 refer to Technical Data 12 61 1AZ
Install special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring (1) in place
of oil pressure switch.
1
R11 0666
Check engine oil pressure with DIS Tester
Attach special tool 13 6 054 with sealing ring (1) and
13 3 063
special tool 13 6 051 and connect to DIS Tester.
13 6 054 Check engine oil pressure with pressure
1 gauge
13 3 061 Install special tool 13 3 063 and special tool 13 3 061
(pressure gauge).
Start engine and check engine oil pressure.
13 6 051 11 4 050
Specified value,
R11 0665
11/159
oil pump (M62)

refer to 11 13 020
Unclip and remove oil return line.

Unfasten cover for oil pump sprocket.
R11 0539
Unfasten oil pump sprocket and remove together with

chain.
R 11 0302
Unfasten oil pump screws.
Remove oil pump.
60 11 188 E
11/160
(1) Remove upstream oil line (before filter) and
(2) governing line (filtered oil) from engine block.
2
60 11 189 E
Installation:
Replace sealing ring and apply light coat of oil.
Caution!
Do not shear sealing ring on edge of housing.
60 11 190
Installation:
Install governing line (filtered oil) in engine block.
Note:
Preassemble sealing ring on governing line.
60 11 191
Installation:
Replace sealing ring in oil pump.
60 11 194
11/161
Installation:
Tighten cap screw firmly home in oil pump.
60 11 195
Installation:
Fit oil pump and tighten down with nuts (1) and (2).
1
60 11 192 E
Installation:
Fit sprocket with chain and tighten nut.
Tightening torque,
R 11 0303
Installation:
Adjust chain deflection (A = 10 ± 2 mm) by turning
adjustment hex screw in the oil pump. Install screw and
tighten down.
Note:
A Use screwdriver insert (bit), Allen key (long version) or
similar tools with long hex head. In the procedure
illustrated in this diagram, the short leg of a standard
Allen key is shortened to approx. 32 mm.
R 11 0301
11/162
If necessary, remove oil pressure control piston.
Press sleeve downwards with suitable drift.
Caution!
High spring pressure.
Remove circlip.
60 11 196
Installation:
1 (1) Control piston
(2) Spring
2 (3) Sleeve
3 (4) Circlip
4
60 11 197
11/163
complete full flow oil filter (M62)
Unfasten oil filter cover to allow oil to flow out of full-

flow oil filter housing and back into oil pan.
oil service,
refer to 00 00 249
70 11 197
Disconnect plug connection on oil pressure switch.
Unfasten bracket on oil lines.
Remove oil lines from main flow oil filter housing.
70 11 198
Installation:
Replace sealing rings.
70 11 199 U
11/164
Unfasten main flow oil filter housing from bracket.
R 12 0007
11/165
water pump (M62)
Drain off coolant and dispose of correctly.

Installation:
Bleeding cooling system and checking for water leaks,
refer to 17 00 039
refer to 11 23 010
Release belt pulley.
70 11 046
Remove coolant hose between expansion tank and
water pump.
Remove coolant hose to lid on thermostat housing.
Remove lid to thermostat housing and thermostat.
11/166
Unfasten screws and remove water pump.
60 11 173 E
Installation:
Clean sealing faces, replace gasket.
60 11 175 E
11/167
11 52 020 Removing and installing or
replacing fan coupling (M62)
Caution!
Left-hand threads.
11 5 040
Using special tool 11 5 050 brace against pulley and
unfasten cap nut from water pump using special
tool 11 5 040.
Remove fan wheel with fan coupling from water pump.
11 5 050
32 12 261
Installation:
Tighten down fan wheel using special tool 11 5 040.
Tightening torque,
11 5 040 refer to Technical Data 11 52 1AZ
Note:
When using special tool 11 5 040, 30 Nm on the torque
wrench scale are equivalent to a tightening torque of
40 Nm.
30 11 193 E
Unfasten screws and detach fan from fan coupling.
36 11 011
11/168
coolant thermostat (M62)

Installation:
refer to 17 00 039
Remove upper section of suction filter housing style

with mass air flow sensor.
Disconnect coolant hose.

Disconnect plug-in connection.
Unfasten thermostat housing cover with integral
thermostat.
Installation:
11/169
coolant manifold (M62)
Remove intake air manifold,

refer to 11 61 050

Installation:
Tightening torque,
E38 only:
To improve access to the coolant manifold, lift water
valve out of mounting and press to one side.
Remove all coolant hoses from coolant manifold.
70 11 143
11/170
Unfasten left and right screw connection on coolant
manifold.
Installation:
Clean sealing faces and replace gaskets and seals.
32 12 244
11/171
11 61 050 Removing and installing intake air
manifold (M62)
Follow instructions for connecting/disconnecting

battery,
refer to General Information, MG12
Unfasten engine section of wiring harness from intake

air manifold and place to one side with cable ducts,
refer to 12 51 001
Remove ASC+T throttle body,

refer to 13 54 060
Disconnect Bowden cables for throttle valve actuation.
installing / sealing throttle body,
refer to 13 54 030
Caution!
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Remove fuel supply and return lines on injection pipe.
Note instructions on removal and installation of fuel
hoses,
refer to 13 53 540
32 12 237
11/172
Remove connector for brake force booster.
R 11 0112
Remove clip and slide engine vent tube forwards.

Installation:
Check/replace sealing ring.
R 11 0012
Unfasten nuts (left and right). Remove decoupling

elements and lift intake air manifold upwards to
remove.
32 12 247
If necessary, remove cover (1) with non-return valve.
11/173
Installation:
Check seal and gasket and replace if necessary.
60 11 058 E
Note:
To prevent the propagation of vibration, the intake
1 2 manifold is separated from the cylinder head by
decoupling elements and gaskets.
(1) Nut
(2) Decoupling element
(3) Intake air manifold
3 (4) Seal
Installation:
Fit two decoupling elements on left and right with nuts
and do not tighten (i.e. no preload).
Align intake air manifold.
Fit all other decoupling elements with nuts and tighten
crosswise from inside to outside.
Tightening torque,
60 11 038 E
Installation:
Check gaskets and replace if necessary.
Caution!
Ensure that gaskets are correctly seated.
60 11 057 E
11/174
both left exhaust manifolds (M62)
(Cylinder bank 5-8)

Remove exhaust system.
Remove left heat baffle plate.
Unfasten nuts from left engine mount approx. 8 mm.

Installation:
Note guide lug (1).
R 11 0110
Version 1
W
M
B
32 23 050 E
Version 2
Installation:
11/175
Note:
contact with the screws on the side walls.
00 0 200
00 0 208
R110646
Caution!
Attach special tool 00 0 200 to the front suspension lug.
1
R11 0634
Raise engine approx. 6-8 mm with special tool 00 0 200
on front suspension lug.
00 0 200
Note:
With transmission removed, engine must also be raised
on flywheel end an additional 10 mm approx.
00 0 208
R11 0647
11/176
Unfasten screw connection on exhaust manifold.
Note:
First remove the front exhaust manifold, then the rear
exhaust manifold (pull downwards to remove).
60 11 021 E
Installation:
Replace gaskets.
Beads of seals face the exhaust manifold.
Coat thread with copper paste -CRC-.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque,
R 11 0013
11/177
both right exhaust manifolds (M62)
(Cylinder bank 1-4)

Remove exhaust system.
Remove right heat baffle plate.
Unfasten screw connection on exhaust manifold.

Note:
First remove rear exhaust manifold, then front one: pull
downwards to remove.
60 11 018 E
Installation:
Replace gaskets.
Beads of seals face the exhaust manifold.
Coat thread with copper paste -CRC-.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque,
60 11 051 E
11/178
11 78 513 Replacing oxygen sensor (M62)
(refer Oper. No. 13 00 002)
Disconnect connector for oxygen sensor.

Unclip Lambda oxygen sensor cable from bracket.
Note:
Use special tool 11 7 020 or special tool 11 7 030 to
unfasten and tighten down the oxygen sensor.
Tightening torque,
31 18 020 E
Installation:
Coat thread of new oxygen sensors with Anti-Seeze.
If one Lambda oxygen sensor is reused, only apply light
coat of Loctite Anti-Seeze to thread (obtainable from
any specialist shop).
Do not clean the Lambda oxygen sensor section which
protrudes into the exhaust line and ensure that it avoids
all contact with lubricants.
Protect (mask) Lambda oxygen sensor when applying
underseal.
Note cable routing of Lambda oxygen sensor,
refer to 12 51 001
11/179
11 00 039 Checking compression of all
cylinders (M73)
Caution!
High tension - danger!
Interrupt power supply to ignition coils.
Follow instructions on compression check,
refer to General Information MG 12
50 11 500 U
Remove DME master relay,
refer to 12 63 520
Unscrew and remove all spark plugs,

refer to 12 12 011
11 0 226
Screw special tool 11 0 226 by hand into spark plug
thread and attach compression tester, special tool
11 0 224.
Note:
79
11 1
Check that seal is in perfect condition.

31
MO
5 17
TO M
OTT
ETE
O
R
11 0 224
50 11 587
11/180
Depress accelerator and actuate starter until
compression stops rising.
15 17
7 9 11
13
11 0 224 Compression pressure,
TER
M
ME
OTO
OTT
O refer to Technical Data
11 0 226
50 11 588
Note:
Special tools 11 0 162/166/167 can be used again.
11 0 167
11 0 162
11 0 166
42 11 164 H
11/181
11 00 050 Removing and installing engine
(M73)

battery,

R 11 0111
Remove left and right heat baffle plates on front axle
support.
block.
Installation:
Replace seals.
Tightening torque,
Remove automatic transmission,

refer to 24 00 026
Remove complete radiator,
refer to 17 11 000
Remove left and right upper sections of intake filter
housing with mass air flow sensor,
refer to 13 71 010 / 13 71 020
Remove complete main flow oil filter,
refer to 11 42 020
11/182
Unfasten screw and remove bracket from coolant hose.
Unfasten hose clips (1 to 3) and remove coolant hoses

from end wall of heating unit.
Unfasten hose clip and remove coolant hose from back

of coolant manifold.
Unfasten cable tie (1) and hose clip (2). Remove

vacuum hose for brake booster on manifold.
11/183
Disconnect plug connections (1 and 2) on heating
valve.
Pull heating valve out of bracket and remove with

coolant hoses.
Remove engine section of wiring harness,

refer to 12 51 001
Remove positive battery lead between starter motor
and alternator and positive battery lead from underside
of vehicle,
refer to 12 42 500
Remove exhaust pipes from cylinder bank 1-6,

refer to 18 31 010
Remove exhaust pipes from cylinder bank 7-12,
refer to 18 31 015
11/184
refer to 11 28 010
Remove compressor drive belt from air conditioner,
refer to 11 28 050
Remove cooling air guide from alternator,
refer to 12 31 400
Remove vane pump for power steering,

refer to 32 41 060
Disconnect a/c compressor from mounting block and
tie up to one side.
Note:

Caution!
purpose.
70 11 111
Unfasten ground tape from engine support.
R 11 0097
11/185
Caution!
Note narrow areas between lines on ABS unit, air
conditioning compressor with lines, cylinder head
cover and steering spindle.
Carefully lift out engine.
50 11 500 U
11/186
both cylinder head covers (M73)

battery,
refer to General Data MG12
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Remove intake air manifold from cylinders 1-6,

refer to 11 61 046
Remove intake air manifold from cylinders 7-12,
refer to 11 61 048
Unscrew bolts. First unscrew the rubber mount then

unscrew the nuts. Remove cylinder-head cover.
Installation:
Replace gasket. Coat sealing edges on timing case and
timing case cover with Hylomar SQ 32M, refer to BMW
Parts Service.
70 11 004
Installation:
Fit bracket (1) on front cylinder head cover for cover
over left and right distributor caps.
11/187
Installation:
Fit bracket (1) for manifold and ignition line duct on rear
left and right cylinder head covers.
Installation:
Fit bracket (1) for cover on distributor cap and fuel lines
on front right cylinder head cover. Fit bracket (2) for
manifold and ignition line duct.
Installation:
Fit bracket (1) for rear right cable duct on engine wiring
harness.
11/188
left cylinder head cover (M73)
refer to 11 12 004
11/189
right cylinder head cover (M73)
This operation is described in section on “ Removing

and installing / sealing both cylinder head covers ”,
refer to 11 12 004
11/190
cylinder head (M73)
Remove upper section of timing case,

refer to 11 14 102
Remove splash guard.
support.
Unfasten drain plug for coolant on left engine block.

Installation:
Tightening torque,
Top up coolant. Bleed cooling system and check for
water leaks,
refer to 17 00 039
Remove spark plugs,

refer to 12 12 011
refer to 11 53 325
Remove plug connections (1 and 2).

11/191
Unfasten cable tie (1) and disconnect hose clip (2).
Pull off hose.
Pull heating valve out of bracket and remove complete

unit.
Remove exhaust pipes from right cylinder bank 1- 6,

refer to 18 31 015
Remove exhaust pipes from left cylinder bank 7 -12,
refer to 18 31 010
11/192
Unfasten cylinder head screws from outside to inside in
sequence 14 to 1.
Remove cylinder head.
Remove cylinder head gasket.
50 11 084 E
Installation:
and coolant ducts.
Installation:
Replace cylinder head gasket.
Fit new cylinder head screws.
Tightening torque,
Tighten cylinder head screws from inside to outside in
sequence 1 to 14.
50 11 084 E
Note:
Assembly of sprockets and adjustment of the camshaft
is described in section on removing and installing
upper section of timing case,
refer to 11 14 102
11/193
cylinder head (M73)

refer to 11 14 102
support.
Unfasten drain plug for coolant on right engine block.

Installation:
Tightening torque,
Top up coolant. Bleed cooling system and check for
water leaks,
refer to 17 00 039
Remove spark plugs,

refer to 12 12 011
refer to 11 53 325
Remove guide tube for dipstick
refer to 11 43 000
Remove exhaust pipes from right cylinder bank 1- 6,

refer to 18 31 015
Remove exhaust pipes from left cylinder bank 7 -12,
refer to 18 31 010
11/194
Unfasten cylinder head screws from outside to inside in
sequence 14 to 1.
Remove cylinder head.
Remove cylinder head gasket.
50 11 084 E
Installation:
and coolant ducts.
Installation:
Replace cylinder head gasket.
Fit new cylinder head screws.
Tightening torque,
Tighten cylinder head screws working outwards from
inside edge in sequence 1 to 14.
50 11 084 E
Note:
Assembly of sprocket wheels and adjustment of
camshaft is described in section on removing and
installing upper section of timing case,
refer to 11 14 102
11/195
11 12 107 Removing and installing both
cylinder heads (M73)

This work is described in the job instructions
“Removing and installing left cylinder head”
refer to 11 12 105
“Removing and installing right cylinder head”
refer to 11 12 106
11/196
11 12 110 Replacing left cylinder head gasket
(M73)

and installing left cylinder head “,
refer to 11 12 105
11/197
11 12 111 Replacing right cylinder head
gasket (M73)

and installing right cylinder head “,
refer to 11 12 106
11/198
11 12 112 Replacing both cylinder head
gaskets (M73)

These operations are described in section on
“Removing and installing left cylinder head ”
refer to 11 12 105
“Removing and installing right cylinder head”.
refer to 11 12 106
11/199
11 12 503 Dismantling and assembling the
cylinder head (M73)
(Cylinder head removed)

Remove exhaust manifold
11 0 192 Prepare special tools for cylinder-head disassembly:

11 1 067 • Special tool 11 1 067

11 1 071
00 1 490
11 1 065
R 11 0194
11 0 342 • Special tool 11 0 341
11 0 343 • Special tool 11 0 343
11 0 341
11 0 180 • Special tool 11 0 180
Assemble special tools.
11 1 045
R 11 0587
Note:
Do not install special tool 11 0 180 (locating board) in
special tool 11 1 065 at this stage.
11 1 065
42 11 041
11/201
cylinder head (M73)
(engine removed)
Raise engine with special tool 11 0 000.

Caution!
purpose.
70 11 111
Remove guide tube for dipstick,
refer to 11 43 000
Remove retaining brackets from both sides of
cylinders.
Fit special tool 00 1 461 to side of cylinders 1 to 6.
00 1 461
70 11 154
11/202
Fit special tool 00 1 462 to cylinder bank 7 to 12.
00 1 462
70 11 155
Install engine in special tool 00 1 450,

00 1 461 locate locking detent (1).
Close locking detents (2) on right and left and screw
down.
2 1
00 1 450
70 11 156

removing and installing left cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 105
11/200
Add special tool 11 1 065 to special tool 11 1 072.
11 1 072
R11 0629
Fit cylinder head with exhaust end pointing forwards
and right on special tool 11 1 065 and secure with two
cylinder head screws.
11 1 065 R 11 0304
Remove all valves,

refer to 11 34 552
11/203
cylinder head (M73)
(engine removed)
Secure engine to special tool 00 1 450. Operation is

described in section on removing and installing left
cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 515

removing and installing right cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 106
11/204
11 12 527 Reworking one valve seat (M73)
Machine valve-seat face with Special Tool 00 3 520 or

00 3 580 in accordance with specifications of tool
manufacturer.
42 11 077
Note:
After machining the outer and inner diameters of valve
Ø 4 seat face, use correction milling tool to rework to
specified diameter until valve seat width (5) is achieved.
2 5
1 Valve-seat angle
2 Correction angle, external diameter
3 Correction angle, internal diameter
4 Outside ∅ the seat face
3
5 Valve seat width
Nominal values (1-5),
60 11 161 E
11/205
11 12 595 Checking one valve guide for wear
(M73)
(valve removed)
To measure tilt clearance, insert new valve so that valve

stem end is flush with valve guide.
Mount dial gauge and measure tilt clearance.
Note:
Maximum permitted tilt clearance,
42 11 074
Note:
If tilt clearance is excessive, valve guide is reamed out
and a repair valve with a larger shaft diameter is
XX
installed.
XX
42 11 086 E
If necessary, ream out valve guide,
refer to 11 12 600
11/206
11 12 600 Reaming one valve guide - valve
removed (M73)
Note:
If clearance between valve shaft and valve guide is too
great, ream out valve guide and install repair valve with
larger shaft diameter.
Assemble the reaming tool and guide taper (1) from the
special tool kit 00 4 210 depending on the shaft
diameter. Press guide taper (1) against valve seat and
ream out valve guide (when dry) from combustion-
chamber end. Rotate reaming tool once in downwards
1 direction.
Note:
After reaming operation, remachine valve seat,
refer to 11 12 527
42 11 075
11/207
11 12 719 Mill down cylinder head sealing
face (M73)
Check evenness of cylinder-head ceiling surface with

straight edge (commercially available).
Deviation from planeness max. 0.05 mm.
Note:
Machine limit,
70 11 107
Caution!
To compensate for compression, there is a repair
cylinder head gasket.
11/208
11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for water
leaks (M73)
Seal coolant apertures with special tool kit 11 1 420

comprising special tool 11 1 421/422/423/424.
Immerse cylinder head in a water bath. Inspection

pressure 4.5 bar.
Check cylinder head for escaping air (cracks).
Note:
If necessary, soften the bath water with a cleaning
agent.
51 11 144 U
11/209
Note:
For removal of oil pan, front axle support must be
lowered.
There is no need to perform a front axle alignment
check.
battery,

R 11 0111
Rotate screws through 90°. Remove cover from
cylinder head cover.

refer to 13 71 010
11/210
R 11 0097

Note:
00 0 200 contact with the screws on the side walls.
00 0 208
1
11 0 000
R11 0630
Caution!
50 11 500 U
1
R11 0634
11/211
Lift engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 6-8 mm.
00 0 200
00 0 208
11 0 000
R11 0631
Removing guide tube for dipstick,
refer to 11 43 000
Removing lower section of oil pan,
refer to 11 13 020
Relieving load on drive belt of air conditioner and
removing adjusting plate from oil pan,
refer to 11 28 050
Unscrew screw. Remove bracket of hydraulic lines from

power steering pump.
Unfasten and secure power steering pump to prevent

hydraulic lines from being under tension.
Note:
If necessary, remove stud bolt and unfasten upper
section of oil pan.
11/212
Disconnect positive battery lead connection (2) on
alternator.
Unfasten screw on retaining clip on engine mounting

arm.
Unfasten screws and remove protective tube from oil

pan.
Unfasten screws from retaining plate on front axle

support, unclip line and remove retaining plate.
11/213
Unfasten screws and remove heat baffle plate.
Unfasten bracket for positive battery lead on

crankcase.
Unfasten return line for engine oil from oil pan with
Installation:
Unfasten steering spindle from steering gear.

installing the steering gear,
refer to 32 13 060
11/214
Unfasten bracket for hydraulic line from front axle
support.
Brace front axle support with special tool 00 2 030 in
conjunction with special tool 31 2 220.
31 2 220 Unfastening front axle support from engine support
and lowering approx. 60 mm,
refer to 31 11 001
R11 0160
Unfasten screws inside oil pan.
Remove oil pump,
refer to 11 41 000
60 11 163 E
Unfasten screws to sealing cover.
60 11 165 E
Unfasten remaining screws from oil pan.
Lift upper section of oil pan forwards to remove.
R 11 0014
11/215
Installation:
Remove gasket residue from left and right sealing faces
and clean up.
Coat contact surfaces of joint with liquid gasket
Hylomar SQ 32 M (refer to BMW Parts Service).
Installation:
Remove gasket residue from left and right sealing faces
and clean up. Coat contact surfaces of joint with liquid
gasket Hylomar SQ 32 M (refer to BMW Parts Service).
1 Replace gasket.
2 Install oil pan.
3 Insert all oil pan screws.
4 Insert screws in transmission end without
preload at this stage.
5 Tighten down screws in engine end.
6 Tighten down screws in transmission end.
11/216
lower section of oil pan (M73)

Drain engine oil.
oil service,
refer to 00 00 249
Unfasten plug connection on oil level switch (1).
Unfasten screws and remove lower section of oil pan

(1). Remove level switch.
Installation:
Clean sealing faces and replace gasket.
11/217
(engine removed)

Operation is described in section on removing and
installing left cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 515
refer to 11 13 010
Installation:
To prevent any possibility of torsion stress when
transmission is fitted, align oil pan on transmission end
with engine block.
60 11 167 E
11/218
11 14 100 Removing and installing / sealing or
replacing upper section of timing
case cover (M73)
Because the timing case cover and timing case share a

common gasket, this operation is described in section
on “ Removing and installing / sealing upper section of
timing case“,
refer to 11 14 102
11/219
replacing top section of timing case
(M 73)

refer to 11 12 004
Removing fan coupling with fan wheel and fan cowl,
refer to 11 52 020 / 17 11 031
Remove non-return valve for cylinder bank 1 to 6,

refer to 11 72 052
Removal of both distributor housings is described in
section on replacing left radial seal in the distributor
housing,
refer to 11 14 106
If necessary, remove sensor for cylinder recognition
(camshaft sensor),
refer to 12 14 525
Removal
Removal and installation of the upper timing case are
described separately.
Unfasten screw on oil drip tray guide.
R11 0611
11/220
Remove screw cover from oil filler plug and unfasten
screw.
R11 0612
Unfasten screws.
Note:
Bracket (1) for pipe on secondary air induction.
1
R11 0613
Unfasten screws. Remove top section of timing case.
Note:
Bracket (1) for secondary air induction pipe.
1
R11 0614
Remove guide rail from timing chain (belt).
11/221
Turn central screw to rotate crankshaft in normal
direction of rotation until piston of first cylinder is at
firing TDC.
Note:
1 With first cylinder in TDC position, recess in flange on
camshaft (1) is aligned with oil injector strip (2).
2
R11 0615
Remove dust cover from locating bore.
11 2 300.
Caution!
Remove special tool prior to operating engine.
Secure both camshafts in TDC firing position with

11 3 190
Note:
Crankshaft and camshaft remain secured until
completion of conversion work.
R11 0627
Press off retaining cap (1) from chain tensioner with
screwdriver.
R11 0618
11/222
Loosen lock nut (2) and unfasten adjusting screw (1) a
few turns.
Caution!
3 Screw plug (3) is spring-loaded - compression spring
1 2 jumps out!
Carefully unscrew and remove screw plug (3).
R11 0620
Unfasten screws on left and right sprocket wheels.
Unfasten screw (1) on sliding rail. Pull sliding rail

upwards to remove and withdraw lower retaining tab.
R11 0623
Loosen screws (1).
1
1
R11 0621
11/223
Loosen screws (1).
Lift timing case upwards to remove.
R11 0622
Installation
Removal and installation of the upper timing case are
described separately.
Sealing surfaces on both cylinder banks clean and oil-

free.
Caution!
1 Note installation direction of gaskets.
Insert gaskets so that sealant bead (1) faces timing
case.
R11 0617
located.
Replace gaskets (1 and 2) on both cylinder banks.
11/224
Sealing surfaces on both cylinder banks clean and oil-
free.
Attach gasket round chain and apply thin, uniform coat
of Hylomar SQ 32 M (refer to BMW Parts Service) above
and below the attachment point.
1 Fit timing case

2 Insert all screws in cylinder heads and in lower
timing case and fit flush.
3 Tighten up screws under timing case
4 Tighten down cylinder head screws.
Tightening torque,
70 11 184 H
Before installing sprocket wheel for cylinder
bank 7 to 12, sensor gear (1) for camshaft cylinder
recognition must be fitted.
Note:
The sensor gear (1) is secured in the camshaft with a
lug.
Fit left and right sprockets to the camshaft, align long

bores, insert screws in sprockets and fit flush.
11/225
Arrangement of Components:
1 Adjusting screw
2 Lock nut
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 Screw plug
4 Replace sealing ring
5 Replace O-ring
6 Dowel sleeve
7 Compression spring (cylindrical part of
compression spring must face chain tensioning
piston)
8 Chain tensioning piston
R 11 0328
Install chain tensioning piston with guide lugs (1) in the
tensioning rail, insert compression spring and screw
plug (2) and tighten down.
1 Tightening torque on screw plug,
R11 0619
Adjusting chain tensioner:
A Press tensioning rail once briefly towards the chain and
measure dimension (A). Press tensioning rail firmly
back against spring force and measure dimension (B).
Subtract dimension (B) from dimension (A).
Adjust nominal value (6± 0.5 mm) with adjusting screw
B and tighten down lock nut.
70 11 014
Install new retaining cap (1).
R11 0618
11/226
1 Tighten down sprocket screws on cylinder bank
7 to 12.
2 Tighten down sprocket screws on cylinder bank
1 to 6.
Tightening torque,
Insert timing chain guide rail.
R11 0616
Insert guide rail from above and secure with retaining
tab.
Note:
When timing case cover is fitted, retaining tab is not
visible.
70 11 187 H
Insert screw (1)and tighten down.
R11 0623
11/227
Check dowel sleeves (1) for damage and correct
1 installation position.
Coat upper and lower edges of joint with
R11 0624
Check dowel sleeves (1) for damage and correct
1
Coat upper and lower edges of joint with
R11 0625
Replace all gaskets.
Caution!
Note installation direction of gaskets.
Insert all gaskets so that sealant bead (1) faces timing
case cover.
Note:
Secure gaskets with Hylomar SQ 32 M.
R11 0626
Fit timing-chain cover.
Insert screw in oil filler plug and fit flush.
R11 0612
11/228
Insert screw into oil drip tray guide and fit flush.
R11 0611
Note:
1
R11 0613
Insert screws.
Note:
Tighten down all screws on upper timing case cover.
Tightening torque,
Assemble engine.
1
R11 0614
11/229
11 14 106 Replacing radial seal in left
distributor housing (M73)
Remove left intake filter housing,

refer to 13 71 010
Unclip and remove left cover from points (1 to 3).
Unfasten screws and remove distributor cap.

Tightening torque,
31 12 049
Unfasten screws and remove distributor rotor.
Tightening torque,
11/230
Unfasten screw and remove spline driver for distributor
rotor.
70 11 007
Installation:
Spline driver (1) must locate in recess (2) in camshaft.
1 2
R12 0330
Unfasten screws and remove distributor housing.
70 11 008
Carefully remove radial seal.
Do not damage sealing faces.
70 11 091
11/231
Installation:
Install radial seal with special tool 11 3 200 in
00 5 500 conjunction with special tool 00 5 500.
11 3 200
70 11 092
Installation:
Sealing surface between distributor housing and timing
1 case cover, clean and oil-free.
Replace seal.
Note:
Note direction of installation of gasket.
Fit gasket so that sealant bead (1) faces distributor
housing.
R11 0610
Installation:
Place Special tool 11 3 220 on camshaft.
Fit distributor housing (1) and centre on camshaft with
Installation:
Replace copper seals (1). Tighten the screws.
11/232
11 14 108 Replacing radial seal in right
distributor housing (M73)
Remove non-return valve for cylinder bank 1-6,

refer to 11 72 052
refer to 11 14 106
11/233
and replacing lower timing case
cover (M73)

Installation:
Top up coolant.
Bleed cooling system and check for leaks,
refer to 17 00 039

refer to 11 14 102
refer to 11 13 010
Unfasten hose clip. Remove hose.

11/234
Unscrew and remove bracket (1) and place hose to one
side.
refer to 11 23 010
Unfasten lower timing case cover.
Installation:
Secure chain and rails.
Clean sealing faces on crankcase.
Replace gaskets.
Installation:
Coat contact faces of timing case cover gaskets with
Hylomar SQ 32 M, refer to BMW Parts Service.
Replace radial seal in lower timing case cover,
refer to 11 14 141
70 11 051
11/235
replacing lower section of timing
case (M73)
Remove lower section of timing case cover,

refer to 11 14 110
Unfasten screws and remove water pump.

Installation:
Clean sealing faces and fit new gaskets.
70 11 085
Unfasten snap ring and remove tensioning rail (1).

Remove timing chain.
Installation:
Note installation location of chain on retaining bracket.
11/236
Remove retaining pins (1) from tensioning rail.
If necessary, remove retaining bracket for guide rail (2).
Unscrew bolts. Remove timing case.
Installation:
Replace gasket. Coat contact edges with liquid sealing
compound Hylomar SQ 32 M, refer to BMW Parts
Service
11/237
11 14 141 Replacing radial seal below timing
case cover (M73)

refer to 11 23 010
Fit special tool 11 2 383 to crankshaft.
11 2 383
60 11 115 E
Screw in special tool 11 1 210 so far until it is rigidly
connected with radial sealing ring.
Remove radial sealing ring by tightening in the screw.
11 1 210
R11 0557
Coat sealing lips of new radial sealing ring with oil.

Using special tool 11 5 110 and central screw, install
radial seal until flush with timing case cover.
11 5 110
R 11 0298
11/238
11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial sealing
ring (M73)
(Transmission side)
Drain engine oil.

oil service,
refer to 00 00 249
Remove flywheel,
refer to 11 22 510
Unfasten screws.
60 11 165 E
Unfasten screw on rear end cover.
Carefully unfasten oil pan gasket from end cover and
remove end cover.
60 11 203
11/239
Note:
The end cover is in the set with the radial sealing ring.
If necessary, push out the radial sealing ring and drive
11 1 230
in new sealing ring with special tool 11 1 230 in
combination with special tool 00 5 500.
R 11 0305
Check for correct fit of hollow bushes.

Replace seal.
Coat contact edges of joint with thin, uniform layer of
Hylomar SQ32 Spezial, refer to BMW Parts Service.
R11 0588
Fit special tool 11 2 390 on crankshaft.

Coat sealing lip of radial sealing ring with oil.
11 2 390 Slide on end cover and tighten down.
Carefully remove special tool 11 2 390.
60 11 128 E
11/240
rear left end cover on cylinder head
(cylinder bank 7-12)(M73)
Remove left cylinder head cover,

refer to 11 12 004
Remove rear coolant manifold,
refer to 11 53 325
Unfasten screws and remove end cover. (illustrated

here on removed engine)
Installation:
Clean sealing faces and replace gasket (1).
11/241
rear right end cover on cylinder
head (cylinder bank 1-6)(M73)
Remove right cylinder head cover,

refer to 11 12 004
Unfasten rear cable tie on cylinder head.
Unfasten screws then lift off end cover with bracket (1)
for cable tie (illustrated here on removed engine).
Installation:
Clean sealing faces and replace gasket (1).
11/242
rear coolant end cover (M73)
Remove transmission,
refer to 24 00 026
Remove flywheel,
refer to 11 22 510
support.

block. Drain and dispose of coolant.
Installation:
Replace seals.
Top up coolant. Vent cooling system and check for
leaks,
refer to 17 00 039
Unfasten screws (1) and remove cover.

Installation:
11/243
top coolant end cover (M73)
Remove coolant connecting pipes,

refer to 11 53 330
Unscrew bolts.
Unscrew bolts.
Installation:
11/244
11 15 026 Sealing and replacing control valve
for left engine vent (M73)
Unfasten screws (1) and remove control valve.

(illustrated here on removed engine)
Installation:
Fit manifold without control valve.
Control valve must first be fitted to neck (1) on cylinder
head cover, then fitted to sealing face (2) of manifold.
Installation:
On control valve, first press adapter (1) for cylinder
head cover inwards.
11/245
Installation:
Fit control valve with fitted adapter (1) into the cylinder
head cover.
Apply good coating of anti-friction agent to adapter (1).
Installation:
Fit control valve (1) to neck of cylinder head cover (2)
and press control valve downwards, causing adapter to
slide onto neck of cylinder head cover.
Screw control valve onto manifold.
11/246
11 15 028 Sealing / replacing control valve for
right engine venting (M73)
This operation is described in section on sealing /

replacing left control valve,
refer to 11 15 026
11/247
11 21 500 Replacing crankshaft (M73)
(engine removed)
Remove lower timing case,
refer to 11 14 115
Remove piston,
refer to 11 25 530
Remove flywheel,
refer to 11 22 510
Remove rear end cover, the procedure is described as
part of replacing crankshaft radial sealing ring,
refer to 11 14 151
Unfasten taper screw mount on main bearing. (Collar

screws and spacer screws).
R 11 0313
Remove screws securing main bearing caps.
R 11 0315
11/248
Remove main bearing caps 1...7.
Lift out crankshaft.
R 11 0314
Caution!
Note grinding stage of crankshaft,
50 11 154 U
Check bearing clearance on crankshaft:

Install main bearing shells in engine block,
refer to 11 21 531

Note:
Do not turn crankshaft.
88 11 061 U
11/249
Note:
To check crankshaft bearing clearance, use old main
bearing screws.
No oil is permitted in the blind bores (danger of
cracking).
Fit main bearing cover to engine block and tighten

down,
refer to 11 21 531
Remove main bearing cover and read off main bearing

clearance,
on width of compressed plastic thread with help of
076 measuring scale.
TO
025
1
PG
YPE T
88 11 062 U
Survey of:
Colour code - shaft diameter - bearing thickness
1 Ge Yellow
Gn Green
Ws
Ws White
2 1 Crankshaft
Gn Ws
2 Bearing clearance
Ge Gn 3 3 Bearing shells: yellow, green or white
Ge 4 Bearing cover
4
20 11 080 U
11/250
Fit main bearing cover on engine block and tighten
down,
refer to 11 21 531
Checking axial clearance:

If necessary, check guide bearing shells, crankshaft
and engine block.
End float,
20
10
30
40
0
50
90
80
60
70
60 11 002 E
Check conrod bearing clearance.
On each conrod, install one red and one blue conrod
bearing shell. (Irrespective of colour code on conrod
shaft).
Caution!
Note grinding stages on crankshaft.
Grind stages,
40 11 083 U
Install piston,
refer to 11 25 530
11/251
Place piston in BDC setting with special tool 00 2 590
(Plastigage Type PG 1) on oil-free crankshaft.
Install conrod bearing cover in such a way that pair
numbers match.
7
6
26
26 88 11 067 U
Note:
Use the old conrod bolts to check conrod clearance.
Tightening conrod screws:

Use special tool 00 9 120 and special tool 11 2 110.
210
241 0
20
1 50
18
0
27
90
1510
2
0
300
60
120
2 40
0
333 0
27
90
0
0
3
3 30
30
6000
00 9 120
60 11 200
Remove conrod bearing cover and read off conrod
bearing clearance on width of compressed plastic
thread with the help of the measuring scale.
Conrod bearing clearance,
40 11 033 U
11/252
Survey of:
Colour code - shaft diameter - bearing thickness
1 Colour code 2 classification.
Rt Red
Bl Blue
BI 1 Crankpin
2 2 Bearing clearance
Rt BI 3 Bearing shells: red or blue
Rt
3 4 Conrod
4
20 11 081 U
If necessary, remove chain wheel from crankshaft.
11 2 005 Fit special tool 11 2 383 to crankshaft.

Fit special tool 11 2 001 to special tool 11 2 005 and
11 2 383 special tool 11 2 006 (complete unit).
11 2 001
Pull off sprocket wheel.
11 2 006
R 11 0300
Installation:
Shrink-fit chain wheel to crankshaft.
Check wedge for correct position.
Heat chain wheel to a temperature of max. 150° C using
hot air blower.
Caution!
Do not exceed specified temperature!
Replacing main bearing shells on crankshaft,

refer to 11 21 531
Replacing conrod bearing shells,
refer to 11 24 571
11/253
11 21 531 Replacing main crankshaft bearing
shell (M73)
(engine dismantled)
Clean components before installing.
Preparations are described under heading "Replacing

crankshaft",
refer to 11 21 500
Caution!
Observe grinding stage of the crankshaft,
50 11 154 U
Note:
Install main bearing shells (1) in the motor block with
1 2 lubrication groove.
Install main bearing shells (2) without lubrication
groove in the main bearing caps.
60 11 218
11/254
Note:
When crankshaft or main bearing shells are being
replaced, the classification for the arrangement of the
main bearing shells in the crankcase is no longer of
significance. Install yellow main bearing shells in
crankcase.
Note:
The crankshaft is marked with yellow, green or white
paint according to the tolerance of the main journal.
Lubricate bearing shells.
Install crankshaft.
60 11 222
Note:
Place main bearing shells with same color code as that
of crankshaft in main bearing caps.
60 11 224
Release hex head in main bearing cap.
60 11 211
11/255
Note:
3 Install stop disk for collar bearing
3 (in engine block).
4 Install stop disk for collar bearing
(in main bearing cap).
60 11 221
Caution!
Check installed direction. Lubricant groove must be
facing crankshaft.
Insert stop disks for collar bearing on both sides
between crankshaft and engine block at main bearing 7.
60 11 216
Align thrust washers with contact face of main bearing
caps.
60 11 217
Note:
The main bearing caps (1...5) are marked with punched
numbers.
The main bearing caps 6 and 7 are not marked.
11/256
Note:
Main bearing cap no. 7 can be identified by the
recesses for the stop disks of the thrust bearing.
60 11 209
Insert stop disks on both sides into grooves of main
bearing cap no. 7.
60 11 011 E
Lubricate crankshaft and main bearing shells.
Position main bearing caps (1... 7), so that the retaining
grooves of the main bearing shells are on one side.
Align main bearing cap flush with side of bearing seat.
60 11 215
Note:
The main bearing cap screws must always be replaced
by new ones.
Do not wash off screw coating.
Keep oil out of tapped bores (risk of cracking).
11/257
Tightening specifications for main bearing:
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1 Tighten all bolts of main bearing caps to specified
IIIII IIII
III
torque.
III
IIII
IIII
IIIIIIII
IIIIIIII
150
2 Release bolts of main bearing cap no. 7.
180 2 10
I
3 Knock crankshaft at front and rear ends with
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
122 40
10 0
0
2 15
plastic-headed hammer in order to center the
90
2 70
240
1 20
thrust bearing (take care not to damage
3 00
60
270
90
crankshaft).
I
303 30
306 0
0
30 0
4 Tighten bolts of main bearing cap no. 7 to

330
specified torque.
5 Firmly tighten all main bearing cap bolts to
00 9 120 specified torquing angle with special tool 11 2 110
60 11 219 or special tool 00 9 120.
Tighten threaded protective bushes.

60 11 220
Tighten taper screw mount on main bearing (collar
screws and spacer pins).
R 11 0313
11/258
flywheel (M73)
(Transmission removed)
Caution!
must be reset,
refer to 12 14 518 / 12 14 519
Block the flywheel using special tool 11 2 070.
11 2 070
60 11 149 E
Unfasten flywheel screws.
Remove drive plate (1).
Remove flywheel (2).
11/259
Clean threads on flywheel screws in crankshaft.
60 11 151 E
Installation:
The flywheel is secured with a dowel sleeve.
60 11 152 E
Installation:
Fit flywheel (2) and mount drive plate (1) for torque
converter correctly. Holes in drive plate (1) and flywheel
(2) must be aligned over one another.
Fit new flywheel screws.
Tightening torque,
11/260
vibration damper (M73)
Removing fan coupling with fan wheel and fan cowl,

refer to 11 52 020 / 17 11 031
refer to 11 28 010
Remove drive belt for compressor.
refer to 11 28 050
Remove left and right underbody protection.
Unfasten screw and remove bracket.
Unfasten clips and press cooling air guide for alternator

to one side.
Remove left and right brake air ducts.
11/261
Unfasten screws. Remove pulley from water pump.
70 11 046
Special tool 11 2 420.

Note:
Protect engine bracket from damage.
Insert wood between engine support and special
tool 11 2 420.
Installation:
The vibration damper is secured with a parallel key.
11/262
Installation:
Replace central screw.
Tighten the central screw with torque.
Place special tool 11 3 460 on special tool 11 2 420.
Note:
Special tool 11 3 460 is magnetic.
0˚
Select 0° location and mark on insertion nut. Tighten
30˚
60˚ the central screw with torsion angle.
60 11 230 E refer to Technical Data 11 23 2AZ
11/263
11 24 571 Replacing all conrod bearings
(M73)
(Piston removed)
Caution!
Pay attention to crankshaft grinding stages,
50 11 500 U
Install new conrod bearing shells.
For each conrod, install red and blue bearing shell
(irrespective of colour coding on conrod shaft).
Installing pistons,
refer to 11 25 530
40 11 083 U
Piston in BDC position.
7

6
26
26 88 11 067 U
11/264
Caution!
241 0
20
210
1 50
18
rod clearance.
0
0
27
90
Tighten down conrod screws with special tool 00 9 120
1510
2
0
300
or special tool 11 2 110, respectively.

60
120
2 40
0
Tightening torque,
333 0
27
90
0
0
3
3 30
30
6000
00 9 120
60 11 200
Removing bearing cover and reading off bearing
clearance,
refer to Technical Data,
on width of pinched plastic thread with the help of the
measuring scale.
40 11 033 U
Summary:
Colour code / shaft diameter / bearing strength
1 Rt = red
Bl = blue
1 Crankpin
BI
2 Bearing clearance
2 3 Bearing shells: red or blue
Rt BI
Rt
3 4 Conrod
4
20 11 081 U
11/265
all pistons (M73)
(engine removed)
Removal
Removal of pistons is described separately from
Remove both cylinder heads,

refer to 11 12 105 / 106
refer to 11 13 510
Remove oil pump,
refer to 11 41 000
Important!
Re-install piston, connecting rod and bearing shells
back in the same position and in the same installation
location.
Conrod and conrod bearing cover are designated with
same pair number: do not interchange / confuse.
50 11 500 U
Unfasten conrod screws.
Remove connecting-rod cover.
B3
51 51
R11 0423
11/266
Insert special tool 11 2 050 in conrod.
Remove connecting rod with piston from cylinder-head
side.
11 2 050
R 11 0317
Lift out retaining ring and press out piston pin.

Important!
Piston and piston pin are paired and must not be fitted
individually.
70 11 063 U
Installation
Installation of pistons is described separately from
removal. Assembly sequence for removal and
Note:
It should be possible to press piston pin into bush by
hand using only slight pressure. Clearance should then
be minimal.
70 11 068 U
11/267
If necessary, check conrod for parallelity and torsion
stress.
A= Inspection gap
B = Permitted parallelity deviation at distance A
C = Permitted distortion on each side
A Dimension A, B and C,
Replace conrod bearing shells,
refer to 11 24 571
B C
70 11 133 U
Before installation, measure piston installation
clearance. Measure piston diameter with micrometer at
measuring point A from bottom edge of piston and
offset at 90° to the axis of the piston pin.
Measuring point A,
A refer to Technical Data
88 11 051 U
Adjust micrometer on cylinder bore of engine block and
90
0
10
set plug gauge on micrometer to zero. Measure bottom,
0
centre and top of cylinder bore in direction of travel and

20
90 10 80
80 20 30
70
70 30 40
60
direction of engine rotation.

50
60 40
50
Diameter of cylinder bore,

For piston installation clearance and permitted total
wear clearance,
R11 0662
Important!
Piston and piston pin are paired and must not be fitted
individually.
1-6
Cylinder bank 1-6
The conrod and piston pin should be fitted to piston
with arrow for direction of installation on piston
pointing forwards and flat face of conrod facing
backwards.
R11 0425
11/268
Cylinder bank 7-12
Fit conrod and piston pin to piston in such a way that
arrow for direction of installation on piston and flat face
7-12
of conrod face forwards.
R11 0426
Install retaining ring.
70 11 063 U
Install special tool 11 2 050 in conrod.
11 2 050
R11 0316
Lightly coat pistons and piston rings with oil.
Align contact points of piston rings (offset at approx.
120°, but not over piston pin lug).
Press together piston rings using special tool 11 2 260.
11 2 260
70 11 058 U
11/269
Install pistons with arrows pointing towards camshaft
drive.
The tightening strap must locate firmly right around
circumference of engine block.
Important!
Danger of piston ring failure.
Only press pistons into place with finger force - do not
11 2 260 knock in!
42 11 116
Attach crankpin to connecting rod.
11 2 050
R 11 0317
Apply light coat of oil to connecting-rod bearing shells.

B3
Install new connecting-rod screws.

51 51
R11 0424
Tighten conrod-bearing-cap bolts using special

tool 00 9 120 or 11 2 110.
Tightening torque,
241 0
20
210
1 50
18
0
0
27
90
1510
2
0
300
60
120
2 40
0
333 0
27
90
0
0
3
3 30
30
6000
00 9 120
60 11 200
11/270
11 25 671 Replacing piston rings on all
pistons (M73)
(Piston removed)
Remove piston rings with a piston-ring compressing

pliers.
Note:
It might not be possible to find the identification on
used piston rings.
C Put aside piston rings in correct sequence and
New pistons may only be installed together with new
piston rings.
70 11 065 U
Installation:
TOP Insert piston rings with the word "TOP" facing piston
crown.
1 (1) Plain compression ring
(2) Stepped taper-face ring "TOP"
TOP
(3) Three-piece steel band ring
2 Arrange piston ring contact points with offset of
approx. 120° to one another, but not over piston pin
eye.
3
60 11 202
End float,
70 11 067 H
11/271
Gap in cylinder,
88 11 058 U
11/272
11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt
(M73)
Note:
If the drive belt is to be reused, mark direction of
rotation and reinstall drive belt in the same direction of
rotation.

refer to 11 52 020
Unfasten screw and remove bracket from coolant hose.
Layout of drive belt.

11/273
Unfasten nuts (1 to 4) and relieve tension on belt drive.
Remove drive belt.
Installation:
if necessary.
Caution!
50 11 500 U
Installation:
pulleys.
Preload adjusting plate firmly on hex head (5) and
tighten down nuts (3 and 4). Tighten nuts (1 and 2).
11/275
11 31 005 Checking timing of camshaft(s)
(M73)

refer to 11 12 004
Removing spark plugs,
refer to 12 12 011
Remove engine splash guard.
Turn central screw to rotate crankshaft in normal

direction of rotation until piston of first cylinder is at
firing TDC.
Note:
1 With first cylinder in TDC position, recess in flange on
camshaft (1) is aligned with oil injector strip (2).
2
R11 0615
Remove dust cover from locating bore.
11 2 300.
Caution!
Remove special tool prior to operating engine.
Place Special tool 11 3 190 on camshaft.

11 3 190 Note:
Special tool 11 3 190 must locate flush with cylinder
head.
If necessary, adjust timing of camshaft,
refer to 11 31 505
R11 0627
11/276
11 31 011 Replacing left camshaft (cylinder
bank 7-12) (M73)

refer to 11 12 004
refer to 12 12 011

Remove all fingers,
refer to 11 33 050
Remove top of timing case,
refer to 11 14 102
Unscrew bolts. Remove oil injector strip (1).
Installation:
Fit hollow screw (1) correctly on oil injector strip. Oil
injector bores in oil strip point towards the camshaft.
Tightening torque,
11/277
Unscrew nuts. Lift bearing cover off camshaft. Remove
camshaft.
Note:
The code numbers can be read on the exhaust side.
Installation:
Fit bearing cover with code number 1 to code number 1
on cylinder head: then follow same pattern with bearing
covers 2-7.
Note:
is described in above section on removing and
installing timing case,
refer to 11 14 102
11/278
11 31 015 Replacing right camshaft (cylinder
bank 1-6) (M73)

refer to 11 12 004
refer to 12 12 011

Remove all fingers,
refer to 11 33 050
Remove top of timing case,
refer to 11 14 102
Unscrew bolts. Remove oil injector strip (1).
Installation:
Fit hollow screw (1) correctly on oil injector strip. Oil
injector bores in oil strip point towards the camshaft.
Tightening torque,
11/279
Unscrew nuts. Lift bearing cover off camshaft. Remove
camshaft.
Note:
The bearing covers are assigned to the relevant bearing
point and must not be confused with one another. The
code numbers can be read on the exhaust side.
Installation:
Fit bearing cover with code number 7 to code number 7
on cylinder head: then follow same pattern with bearing
covers 6-1.
Note:
is described in above section on removing and
installing timing case,
refer to 11 14 102
11/280
11 31 090 Installing and removing / replacing
piston for chain tensioner (M73)

and installing timing case ”,
refer to 11 14 102
11/281
11 31 505 Adjusting camshaft timing (M73)
(re Oper. No. 11 31 005)

Before carrying out adjustment work, the camshaft
timing must be checked,
refer to 11 31 005
Note:
Timing case cover (1) must be removed when
tightening down screw connection on sprocket
1 wheel.The timing case cover (1) and the timing case (2)
share a gasket (3) in the lower section. This must be
replaced before reassembly.The timing case (2) must
2 be removed before the gasket can be replaced.
Removal and installation of the timing case,
replacement of the gasket and adjustment of the timing
diagram are described in the section on removing and
3 installing the upper timing case,
refer to 11 14 102
R11 0628
11/282
all fingers (M73)

refer to 11 12 004
refer to 12 12 011
Unscrew bolts. Remove oil line (1).
Installation:
Install hollow screw (1) for oil line in correct position.
Oil injector bores in oil line point towards fingers.
Tightening torque,
Rotate engine on central screw engine-wise until cams

on camshaft point vertically upwards.
11 4 130
Press down valve with special tool 11 4 130 and lift out
finger.
Note:
Place fingers to one side in orderly fashion.
If necessary, replace camshaft,
refer to 11 31 011 / 11 31 015
R 11 0034
11/283
11 33 062 Replacing all hydraulic valve
clearance adjustment elements
(HVA) (M73)
Remove all fingers,

refer to 11 33 050
Withdraw HVA elements.

11/284
all valves (M73)

refer to 11 12 503
Replacing valve stem seals,

refer to 11 34 560
Remove valves from cylinder head.
If necessary, check valve guide for wear,

refer to 11 12 595
If necessary, ream the valve guide,
refer to 11 12 600
If necessary, rework valve seat,
refer to 11 12 527
8 (1) Valve
(3) Lower plate spring for outer spring
2
(4) Lower plate spring for inner spring
1 7 (5) Outer spring
(6) Inner spring
6
(7) Upper plate spring
5 (8) Valve collets
3
42 11 125
11/285
11 34 560 Replacing all valve stem seals
(M73)

Preliminary work is described and Disassembling and
assembling cylinder head,
refer to 11 12 503
Remove all valve springs,
refer to 11 34 715
Remove valve stem seal with special tool 11 1 480.
11 1 480
51 11 229
Lubricate valve stem with oil and insert valve.
Fit special tool 11 1 380.
1 Coat new valve stem seal (1) with oil and install.
11 1 380
42 11 072 E
Press-fit valve stem seal firmly home by hand using
11 1 200
42 11 073
11/286
11 34 715 Replacing all valve springs (M73)

refer to 11 12 503
Removing camshaft,
refer to 11 31 011 / 015
Caution!
Valve supports on special tool 11 0 180 have different
brackets.
11 1 065 Align spark plug recesses in valve supports with spark
plugs in cylinder head.
Install special tool 11 0 180 from below in special tool
11 1 065 and locate with special tool 11 1 045.
11 0 180
R 11 0076
Align special tool 11 0 341 in direction of valve axle and
select appropriate groove in special tool 11 0 342.
11 0 342
11 0 341
R 11 0077
11/287
Press down valve spring on spring cap, top, and
11 1 250 remove valve keys.
Remove valve spring and plate spring.
51 11 138 E
Installation:
If one spring of the spring set (inner or outer spring) is
damaged or broken, both springs must be replaced.
Only use inner and outer springs of the same make and
with the same color code.
4 1 Valve
2 Valve-stem seal
3 3 Lower plate spring
2 7 4 Outer spring
5 Inner spring
1 6
6 Upper plate spring
5 7 Valve collets
51 11 143 E
11/289
replacing oil pump (M73)

refer to 11 13 020
Depending on version, raise clips (1) on oil pump or

unfasten nuts and remove cover for oil pump sprocket.
Unfasten nut and remove sprocket with chain.
R 11 0302
Unfasten screw connection on oil pump.
Remove oil pump.
60 11 188 E
11/290
(1) Remove upstream oil line (before filter) and
(2) governing line (filtered oil) from engine block.
2
60 11 189 E
Installation:
Remove sealing ring and apply light coat of oil.
Caution!
Do not shear sealing ring on edge of housing.
60 11 190
Installation:
Install governing line (filtered oil) in engine block.
Note:
Preassemble sealing ring on governing line.
60 11 191
Installation:
Replace sealing ring in oil pump.
60 11 194
11/291
Installation:
Tighten cap screw firmly home in oil pump.
60 11 195
Installation:
Fit oil pump and tighten down with nuts (1 and 2).
1
60 11 192 E
Installation:
Fit sprocket with chain and tighten nut.
Tightening torque,
R 11 0303
Installation:
Adjust timing chain deflection (A = 7 mm) by rotating
hex screw insert in oil pump.
Install screw and tighten down.
Note:
A Use screwdriver insert (bit), Allen key (long version) or
similar tools with long hex head. In the procedure
illustrated in this diagram, the short leg of a standard
Allen key is shortened to approx. 32 mm.
R 11 0301
11/292
If necessary, remove oil pressure control piston.
Press sleeve downwards with suitable drift.
Caution!
High spring pressure.
Remove circlip.
60 11 196
Installation:
1 (1) Control piston
(2) Spring
2 (3) Sleeve
3 (4) Circlip
4
60 11 197
11/293
11 42 020 Removing and installing, sealing or
replacing main-flow oil filter (M73)
Unfasten oil filter cover to enable oil to flow out of full-

flow filter housing and back into the oil pan.
oil service,
refer to 00 00 249
Disconnect plug connection on oil pressure switch.

Unfasten bracket on oil lines.
Remove oil lines from main flow oil filter housing.
70 11 198
Installation:
Replace sealing rings.
70 11 199 U
11/294
Unfasten main flow oil filter housing from bracket.
R 12 0007
11/295
guide tube for dipstick (M73)
Remove front splash guard.
Unfasten guide tube for dipstick on oil pan.

Installation:
Note direction of assembly. Clamp for securing guide
tube bears the letters “TOP” on its top side.
Installation:
Replace O-ring (1).
Place O-ring (1) and washer (2) in oil pan, then fit guide
tube (3) and clamp (4).
Installation:
Fit bracket (1) to screw connection (2) for guide tube of
dipstick.
11/296
Unfasten screw. Remove bracket for guide tube on
cylinder head cover.
Swivel guide tube (1) on ABS hydraulic unit upwards

and outwards.
Unscrew and remove guide tube (1).
Installation:
Insert guide tube (1) between lines on air conditioning
compressor (2 and 3).
11/297
water pump (M73)
Remove non-return valve for cylinder bank 1-6,

refer to 11 72 052
Remove left heat baffle plate from front axle support.
Unfasten drain plug for coolant on engine left.

Installation:
Replace sealing ring
Tightening torque,
Top up coolant.
refer to 17 00 039
Completely remove coolant expansion tank,

refer to 17 11 100
Remove complete fan shroud,
refer to 17 11 031
Remove drive belt from air conditioning compressor,
refer to 11 28 050
Unfasten screw and disconnect coolant hose from

water pump. Remove coolant hose.
11/298
Loosen hose clamp. Pull hose off.
Remove bracket(1), then remove hose to coolant

expansion tank
Unfasten plug connection from temperature sensor for

coolant temperature.
Remove complete fan wheel,

refer to 11 52 020.
Unfasten screws and remove pulley from water pump.
refer to 11 23 010
70 11 046
11/299
Remove vent hose from hose bracket (1) and unfasten
hose clip on water pump.
Unfasten screws.
70 11 085
Insert three screws in threaded bore provided and

evenly press water pump off engine.
70 11 086
Installation:
Replace O-rings and coat with anti-friction agent for
ease of assembly.
1 2
3
70 11 087
11/300
replacing fan coupling (M73)
Caution!
Left-hand threads.
11 5 040
Lock belt pulley in position using special tool 11 5 050.
Unfasten cap nut with special tool 11 5 040. Remove fan
wheel with fan coupling from water pump.
11 5 050
32 12 261
Installation:
11 5 040 Note:
Tightening torque of 40 Nm when using special
tool 11 5 040 is equivalent to 30 Nm on torque wrench
scale.
30 11 193 E
Unfasten screws and detach fan from fan coupling.
36 11 011
11/301
coolant thermostat (M73)

Installation:
refer to 17 00 039
Removing complete fan wheel,
refer to 11 52 020.
Removing non-return valve for cylinder bank 1-6,
refer to 11 72 052
Unfasten screws and remove thermostat housing.

Remove thermostat.
Installation:
1 Clean sealing faces and replace gasket.
Note:
Note support bracket (1) for delivery pipe and stabilizer
(2) for drive belt.
2
R 11 0332
Installation:
Install thermostat with vent bore (1) pointing upwards,
1 then fit new gasket (2).
2
70 11 089
11/302
coolant manifold (M73)

refer to 11 12 004
Remove left heat baffle plate from front axle support.
Unfasten coolant drain plug from left side of engine.

Installation:
Replace sealing ring
Top up coolant.
refer to 17 00 039
Mark plug connection of impulse sensor on crankshaft

(flywheel), press down interlock on connector and
disconnect the connector.
Impulse sensor for the DME 1
Mark plug connection for impulse sensor on the

crankshaft (flywheel), press down interlock on
connector and disconnect the connector.
Impulse sensor for the DME 2
Unclip wiring harness on transmission and remove
from brackets behind the cylinder head.
11/303
Unfasten hose clip. Remove coolant hose from back of
coolant pipe.
Unfasten hose clip. Remove coolant hose from back of

cylinder head.
Remove hose clips (1 to 3) on coolant hoses on the

face wall of the heating unit.
Unfasten screw.
11/304
Cylinder head for cylinder bank 7 to 12: Loosen
screws (1).
Cylinder head on cylinder bank 1 to 6: Loosen

screws (1).
Remove coolant manifold.
Installation:
Clean sealing faces (1) behind the cylinder heads and
on coolant manifold, also replacing gaskets.
Replace O-ring (2).
11/305
coolant connection pipe(s) (M73)
Remove intake air manifold from cylinder bank 1 to 6,

refer to 11 61 046
Remove intake air manifold from cylinder bank 7 to 12,
refer to 11 61 048
Remove water pump,

refer to 11 51 000
Unfasten hose clip (1). Remove coolant hose.
Unfasten hose clip. Remove coolant hose.

11/306
Unfasten screw,
Remove coolant pipes (1 and 2).

Installation:
Replace O-rings in back of coolant manifold and in
water pump.
Coat O-rings with anti-friction agent.
11/307
cover for thermostat housing (M73)
This operation is described in the section on

“Removing and installing coolant thermostat”,
refer to 11 53 000
11/308
intake air manifold for cylinders 1-6
(M73)
Switch off ignition.
Remove complete injection pipe with injector valves,

refer to 13 64 541
Disconnect plug connection (1). Unfasten screws,

remove throttle body and place to one side. Hoses
remain connected.
Installation:
Replace gasket between manifold and throttle body.
Mark routing of lines for knock sensors (1 and 2 ) on

manifold.
11/309
Unfasten screws and remove noise insulation strip.
Unfasten nut and place ignition wiring harness (1) to

one side.
Unfasten manifold with special tool 11 6 060.
Unfasten screws (1) and remove control valve for

engine venting.
Note:
Installation is described in section on sealing and
replacing left control valve for engine venting,
refer to 11 15 026
11/310
If necessary, remove vent pipe (1).
Installation:
Installation position of vent pipe (1) in manifold (2).
Installation:
Clip rubber mount (1) of vent pipe (2) in manifold on
rotary shaft.
Installation:
Lug (1) on vent pipe must locate in bore (2) of manifold.
11/311
air intake manifold from cylinders
7-12 (M73)
Note instructions on connecting and disconnecting

battery,
refer to General Data MG12
Disconnect battery ground wire.
Remove complete injection pipe with injection valves,

refer to 13 64 541
Disconnect plug connection (1). Unfasten screws,

remove throttle body and place to one side: hoses
remain connected.
Installation:
Replace gasket between manifold and throttle body.
Mark line routing on knock sensors (1 and 2 ) on

manifold.
11/312
Unfasten screws and remove noise insulation strip.
Unfasten nuts and remove ignition wiring harness (1).
Unfasten screws in manifold using special tool

11 6 060.
Unfasten screws (1) and remove control valve for

engine venting.
Note:
Installation is described in section on sealing /
replacing control valve for venting left side of engine,
refer to 11 15 026
11/313
If necessary, remove vent pipe (1).
Installation:
Installation position of vent pipe (1) in manifold (2).
Installation:
Clip rubber mount (1) of vent pipe (2) to rotary shaft in
manifold.
Installation:
Lug (1) on vent pipe must engage in bore (2) of
manifold.
11/314
11 61 058 Replace gasket flanges for both
intake air manifolds (M73)
Remove air intake manifold for cylinders 1 to 6,

refer to 11 61 046
Remove air intake manifold for cylinders 7 to 12,
refer to 11 61 048
Note routing of lines for knock sensors, marking if

necessary.
Unfasten nut and clean gasket flanges (1).
Installation:
Check sealing faces on cylinder head and manifold for
damage, clean sealing faces, check gasket flanges and
replace if necessary
11/315
both left exhaust manifolds (M73)
Remove exhaust pipes,

refer to 18 31 010
Removing pipe for secondary air induction,
refer to 11 72 194
Unfasten the lower nuts in exhaust manifold (1) for

cylinders 7 to 9. Remove exhaust manifold.
Installation:
Coat thread with -CRC- copper paste.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque,
Disconnect plug connection (1 and 2) on heating valve.
Unfasten cable tie (1) for heating hoses.

11/316
Unfasten hose clip and remove vacuum hose for brake
booster.
Remove heating valve from bracket and place on

manifold.
Unfasten top nuts in exhaust manifolds for

cylinders 10 to 12, remove heat baffle plate (1) and
unfasten bottom nuts.
Installation:
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque,
Installation:
Fit gaskets (1) with smooth side facing the cylinder
head.
11/317
both right exhaust manifolds (M73)
Remove exhaust pipes,

refer to 18 31 015
Remove pipe for secondary air induction,
refer to 11 72 192
Unfasten bottom nut in exhaust manifold (1) for

cylinders 1 to 3. Remove exhaust manifold.
Installation:
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque,
Unfasten top screw in heat baffle plate on starter motor.
Unfasten nut from heat baffle plate on starter motor.

11/318
Unfasten lower screw from heat baffle plate on starter
motor. Remove heat baffle plate.
Unfasten upper nut from exhaust manifold in

cylinders 4 to 6, remove heat baffle plate (1) and
unfasten lower nut.
Installation:
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque,
Installation:
Fit gaskets (1) with smooth side facing the cylinder
head.
11/319
air pump (M73)
Removing right intake filter housing,

refer to 13 71 020
Unfasten hose clip. Remove hose.
Unfasten hose clip on engine support.
Unfasten screw.
11/320
Unscrew bolts. Take off cover.
Remove right foglights,
refer to 63 17 000
Disconnect plugs (1 and 2).
Unfasten hose clips (1 and 2) and remove hoses.
From top of vehicle:

unfasten screws, remove pump and bracket by pulling
downwards.
If necessary, remove resistance.
If necessary, remove hose.
If necessary, remove pump from bracket.
11/321
non-return valve (cylinder bank 1-6)
(M73)
Compress retainer (2) and push off connector (1).
Open clips (1).

Unfasten hose clip (2) from inlet hose for air pump.
Remove hose.
Disconnect plug connection (3).
Unfasten hose clip (4).
Remove complete top right section of intake filter
housing.

refer to 11 52 020
11/322
Unclip and remove oil drip tray.
1 Non-return valve for cylinder bank 1 to 6

Unfasten hose clip (1) to non-return valve for cylinder

bank 7 to 12 and remove pressure hose.
Unfasten hose clip on non-return valve for cylinder

11/323
Unclip bracket (1) for coolant vent hose.
Unfasten screws in non-return valve (1) for

cylinders 1 to 6 to pressure pipe (2) and remove non-
return valve.
Installation:
Replace gasket.
Unfasten hose clip on pressure pipe for air pump.

Remove hose.
Unfasten pressure pipe (1) from brackets and remove.

11/324
Installation:
The spacer disc (2) must be fitted under the bracket (1)
to the water pump to prevent the pressure pipe from
being subjected to tension.
11/325
11 72 054 Removing and installing replacing
non-return valve (cylinder bank 7-
12) (M73)
Compress retainer (2) and push off connector (1).
Open clips (1).

Unfasten hose clip (2) on intake hose for the air pump.
Remove hose.
Disconnect plug connection (3).
Unfasten hose clip (4).
Remove complete upper section of intake filter
housing.

refer to 11 52 020
11/326
Unclip oil drip tray.

Unfasten hose clip (1) to non-return valve for cylinder

Unfasten hose clip to non-return valve for cylinder

bank 1 to 6, then remove pressure hose.
11/327
Unfasten hose clip on pressure pipe for air pump.
Remove hose.
Unfasten screws in non-return valve for cylinder

bank 7 to 12 on pressure pipe then remove non-return
valve.
Installation:
Replace gasket.
Installation:
Space disc (2) must be fitted under bracket (1) to water
pump to ensure that pressure pipe is not subjected to
tension.
11/328
replacing pipe for secondary air
induction (cylinder bank 1-6) (M73)
Remove non-return valve for cylinder bank 1 to 6,

refer to 11 72 052
Remove guide tube for dipstick,
refer to 11 43 000
Remove right distributor cap (cylinder bank 1 to 6),
refer to 12 11 098
Remove spark plug connector for cylinder bank 1 to 6.

Unfasten nut and remove ignition wiring harness (1).
Unfasten screw connection for heat baffle plate on

exhaust manifold of cylinders 1 to 3. (top nuts on
exhaust manifold)
Unfasten flanges (1 and 2).
11/329
Installation:
Always clean gasket residue off flanges (1) on exhaust
manifold for cylinder bank 4 to 6.
Installation:
Replace gaskets.
First fit flange (1) and gasket (2) to the exhaust
manifold. Fit gasket (4) to flange (3).
11/330
and replacing pipe for secondary
air induction (cylinder bank 7-12)
(M73)
Removing non-return valve for cylinder bank 7 to 12,

refer to 11 72 054
Removing left distributor cap (cylinder bank 7 to 12),
refer to 12 11 096
Remove spark plug connector from cylinder

bank 7 to 12.
Unfasten nuts and remove ignition wiring harness (1).
Unfasten screw connection on heat baffle plate on

exhaust manifold for cylinders 7 to 9 (top nuts on
exhaust manifold).
Unfasten flanges (1 and 2).
11/331
Installation:
Always clean gasket residue off flanges (1) on exhaust
manifold for cylinder bank 9 to 12.
Installation:
Replace gaskets.
First fit flange (1) and gasket (2) to the exhaust
manifold. Fit gasket (4) to flange (3).
11/332
11 78 510 Replacing oxygen sensor (M73)
( left or right, as applicable )

Location:
Lambda oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic
converter.
Unfasten nuts in cover. Disconnect connector.
Unfasten Lambda oxygen sensor with special

tool 11 7 030.
Tightening torque,
Installation:
The threads on new Lambda oxygen sensors are
already coated with Anti-Seize.
If a Lambda oxygen sensor is reused, apply thin, even
coat of Loctite Anti-Seize (available in specialist stores)
to thread.
11/333
Installation:
underseal.
refer to 12 51 001
Interrogate fault memory of control unit on Digital

Engine Electronics (DME), check fault messages in
memory, rectify faults and cancel fault memory.
11/334
11 78 610 Replacing Lambda monitor sensor
(M73)
(left or right, as applicable)

Location:
Lambda oxygen sensor after catalytic converter.
Unfasten nuts in cover. Disconnect connector.
Unfasten Lambda oxygen sensor with special

tool 11 7 030.
Tightening torque,
Installation:
The threads on new Lambda oxygen sensors are
already coated with Anti-Seize.
If a Lambda oxygen sensor is reused, apply thin, even
coat of Loctite Anti-Seize (available in specialist stores)
to thread.
11/335
Installation:
underseal.
refer to 12 51 001
Interrogate fault memory of control unit on Digital

Engine Electronics (DME), check fault messages in
memory, rectify faults and cancel fault memory.

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00 00 249 BMW engine oil service (M60 / M62

Change engine oil and oil filter.

Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Unfasten plug connection on oil level switch.

Unscrew and remove all spark plugs,

Check that seal is in perfect condition.

With BMW Diagnosis Information System (DIS).

• Connect DIS tester

Note instructions on connecting and decoupling

Lift engine hood into assembly position.

Unfasten main flow oil filter housing from bracket and

Unfasten engine section of wiring harness and placing

Unfasten heat baffle plate on left and right sides.

Unfasten ground tape from engine support.

Unfasten coolant hoses from coolant manifold.

Layout of rear engine mount.

Note instructions on connecting and decoupling

Remove suction-filter housing with air-mass sensor,

Unfasten retaining elements on left and right sides.

This operation is described in section on removing and

This operation is described in section on removing and

(Cylinder bank 5-8)

Unfasten drain plug for coolant on left engine block.

Remove both cylinder head covers,

Remove oil lines on left and right of cylinder head.

Crank engine at central bolt in direction of rotation until

Unfasten the accessible three screws on exhaust and

Crank engine once enginewise up to TDC position of

Unfasten remaining three screws on exhaust and intake

Remove sprocket on left intake camshaft (cylinder

Loosen grub screw.

Unfasten guide rail and retaining screw for oil

Clean sealing faces of cylinder head and engine block,

Coat joint between engine block and timing case cover

Tighten down cylinder head screws in sequence

Check sealing ring in angle section and replace if

Fit special tool 11 2 446 / 442 to camshafts on cylinder

Fit special tool 11 2 443 to special tool 11 2 445 / 441

Fit special tool 11 2 443 to special tool 11 2 446 / 442

Install special tool 11 3 390 in right timing case cover.

Tighten tensioning rail by turning the adjusting screw

Remove special tools 11 2 44 / 443 / 442 / 446.

Loosen special tool 11 3 390 and remove.

(Cylinder bank 1-4)

Unfasten drain plug for coolant on right engine block.

Remove both cylinder head covers,

Remove oil lines on left and right of cylinder head.

Crank engine at central bolt in direction of rotation until

Unfasten the accessible three screws in the exhaust

Crank engine once enginewise up to TDC position of

Unfasten remaining three screws in exhaust and intake

Remove top right timing case cover,

Remove sprocket on right intake camshaft (cylinder

Release cylinder-head bolts in sequence 10 ... 1.

Clean sealing faces of cylinder head and engine block,

Tighten down cylinder head screws in sequence

Fit special tool 11 2 445 / 441 to camshafts on cylinder

Fit special tool 11 2 446 / 442 to camshafts on cylinder

Align all camshafts with open-end wrench in such a

Fit special tool 11 2 443 to special tool 11 2 445 / 441

Fit special tool 11 2 443 to special tool 11 2 446 / 442

Fit sprocket with chain on intake camshaft of cylinder