HIT 117 Camshaft Timing Chain GENERAL . 1174 Engine identification . 117.2 Variable camshatt timing (VANOS). .. 117-2 VANOS fault diagnosis 1173 Warnings and Cautions . .. a 174 CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER ....... 117-5 ‘Grankshart vibration camper, removing and installing ..... 117-5 CAMBHAFT TIMING CHAIN ..... 1176 Camshatt timing chain components (non-turbo) 117-6 Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing . 4177 Camshaft timing, adjusting n76 Timing chain tensioner n7-0 CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT ia (VANOS) Unrrs .. 117-20 Camshaft adjustment (VANOS) unite, removing and installing . 117-20 TABLE .Non tuo engine dentitcation 172 GENERAL This repair group provides removal and repair information for crankshaft vibration damper, engine timing chain and camshaft ‘adjustment (VANOS) units. Camshatt timing procedure is alo, Included. ‘The 6-cylinder engine cylinder head is equipped with variable ‘camshaft timing or VANOS (from the German words VAriable ‘NOckenwellen Steverung). Special tools and procedures are ‘equired to remove and installcamshatt adjustment units and to time ‘camshafts. Be sure to read each procedure through before starting work ‘amsnan removal and installation procedures are nor included in this manual, Repair procedures in this repair group assume that the engine is Installed in the engine bay. See also: +020 Maintenance +100 Engine-General for engine code and application information +118 cylinder tread Removal and installation for cylinder head ‘cover removal +119 Lubrication System for crankshaft seal replacement +130 Fue! Injection for air fter housing and intake manifold removal 170 Radiator and Cooling System117-2 _ Camshaft Timing Chain Engine identification Engine identification [Engine applications and epecifications are detelled in 100 Engine General. Inthe procedtiras that follow, non-turbo engine is used to refer to the 6-cylinder 3-iter normally-aspirated engine. There are 3 versions of this engine. ‘Table a. Non-turbo engine identification [Engine \deoignation | Year, mode! Identifying feature NBt [2007 and later 328i, S28ix [Secondary air with automatic transmission |injection pump (sola in Cainorna, ack plastic cyinaer |Connecticut, Maine, head cover Massachusetts, New York, |Simple, not variable JOregon, Rhode Island, [intake manifold Vermont, Washington) N52 2006 828i, 825i, $301, [Aluminum 800ix magnesium cylinder head cover NsoxKe [2007 and later S28], 8x [Black plastic cylinder | head cover | “The 6-cylinder turbo engine, NBA, is referred to as turbo engine. Fasteners and fastener torques difer among the versions. Read torque specifications carefully Variable camshaft timing (VANOS) Performance, torque, idle characteristics and exhaust emissions eduction are improved by variable camshaft timing or VANOS. ‘exhaust eamenan intake camenait ANOS units are mounted directly on the front ofthe camshafts and adjustment (VANOS) unit adjustment (VANOS) nit ‘adjust the timing of the intake and exhaust camshafts from retarded to advanced. The engine contro! module (ECM) controls the ‘operation of the VANOS solenoids which regulate oll pressure to rotate the VANOS units. Engine rpm, load and temperature inputs are used to regulate VANOS activation. ANOS mechanical operations dependent on engine oil pressure applied tothe VANOS units. When oll pressure is applied to the units (via potsin te camshafts regulated bythe solenoid), the camshaft hubs are rotatedin te ting chain ve sprockets, thus advancing ‘or retarding intake and exhaust camshaft timing. ‘The VANO® ayatemia fully variable. When the COM, using camshaft sensor signals, detects that the oamshaits are in the optimum positions, the solenoids maintain ol pressure on the VANOS units to hold the camshaft timing. Intake VANOS solenoid ‘VANOS solenoid operations are regulated according to OBD Il 2 ‘equirements for emission control.Camshaft Timing Chain 117-3 VANOS fault diagnosis — ===) MANOS solenoids < separate vaNUs solenoids, mounted through the ront ofthe ‘ylinder head, contol ol ow to intake and exhaust camshaft ports. Each solenoid is equipped with a 4/3- way proportional valve ‘aavated Uy te EGM 1G Ueto Mow. The solenoids ete seated the cylinder head by a racial seal and secured by a retaining plate. 117 \VANOS solenois BentleyPublishe: em Camshaft sensors and impulse wheels < intake anc exhaust camshatt sansors are mounted atthe front ofthe cyyinder head and monitor the impulse wheels which are batted to the font ofthe VANOS unis ‘The sensors are supplied power via engine electronics fuses. | Groundis supplied via the ECM, The Hall effect sensors provide the ECM with 2 5 volt square wave signal indicating camshaft position. ‘Camshaft sensor replacements covered in 120 Ignition System, [BentleyPublishers VANOS fault diagnosis ‘cauTion— +A small amount of sifcone introduced into VANOS actuator or ‘solenoid can set faults. { A sticky VANOS solonoid may seta VANOS, camshatt or camshat ‘sensor aul code, To tea or this problem: + 2nap VANOS solenoid postions + Clear and rechock for fault codes. it faut code swaps postion, a folonod isa ait — Remove faully solenoid and use shop air to gently blow out particles ‘and contaminants. Reinstall and retest [Tightening torque IVANOS solencid fo jinder head (eplace Nim (7 Fay jseaung U-nngy117-4 Camshaft Timing Chain Warnings and Cautions Warnings and Cautions WaRNING— *To avoid personal jury, be sure the engine is cold before beginning work on engine components. + The fue system is designed to retain pressure even wen the Jgniion is OFF. When working withthe fuel system, loosen fuel lings siowly to allow residual uel pressure fo assioato, Avoid spraying fuel. Use shop towels to capture leaking tel + Bofore beginning work onthe tue system, place a fre extinguisher the vic ofthe work area + Fuelis highly fammable. When working around fue, do not disconnect wires that could cause elactrical sparks. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fie hazards + Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avold injuries from contact wit fue. + Unscrew the tue tank cap to release pressurein the tank before working on ful lines. *Do not use a work ight with an incandescent but near fuel Fuel may epray on tha hot bub caving 2 ro. | + Make sure the work area is properly ventilated. CAUTION— + To avoid electrochemical corrasion fo engine components ‘made of aluminum-magnesium allo, do not use steel fasteners. Use aluminum fasteners only. +The end faces of aluminum fasteners are usualy painted blue. For reliable identiicaton, test fastoners for aluminum compostion with magnet | + To avoid camshatt damage, counter hold hexagon casting at rear of camshaft whenever loosening or tightening camshatt | edluster vANos) unit + Replace aluminum bolts each time they are loosened.Camshaft Timing Chain 117-5 Crankshaft vibration damper, removing and installing CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER Crankshaft vibration damper, removing and installing ‘The crankshatt vibration damper is also referred to as the front pulley. WARNING— + To avoid personal injury, be sure the engine is cold before beainnina the procedure, 117 = Raise vehicle and support safely WARNING — ‘+ Make sure the vehicie is stable and well supported at all times. Use a professional automotive lilt or jack stands designed for the purpose. A floor jack is not adequate support — Remeve engine compartment eplach chield. S20 020 Maintenance. — Remove engine accessory belt. See 020 Maintenance. ‘Remove vibration damper mounting Torx bolts (A). Lift tf vibration damper. ‘CAUTION— * Do not remove vibration damper hub bolt (B). If his bolt is removed, the timing cain drive sprocket becomes free to rotate, resuiting in valve damage. Installation is reverse of removal. [Tightening torque \Vibration damper to vibration damper hub 35 Nm (26 fb) (MB x 16 mm Torx)117-6 Camshaft Timing Chain ‘Camshaft timing chain components (non-turbo) CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN Camshaft timing chain components (non-turbo) ‘Camshaft tming chain, vibration damper (tront pulley) anc ‘associated components of non-turbo and turbo engines are similar 41. Camshaft adjustment (VANOS) unit mounting bolt (M10.x 94 mm) + Replace with new + tighten m2 stages Stage 1:20Nm (15 feb) Stage 2: Additional 180° 2, Camshaft impulse whee! ‘3. Camshaft adjustment (VANOS) unit + Dilerent intake and exhaust adjustment units Chain tensioner (22x 1.5) + Tighten to 55 Nn (41 feo) 5. Sealing O-ring + Install new 6. Chain tensioner rail 7. Chain assembly mounting bolts (46 x35 mm Tora) + Tighten to 8.5 Nm (6 feb) ©. Timingenain 8. Chain assembly 10.Chain guide 11. Chain guide mounting bott (7) Tighten to 14 Nov (10 16) 412, Cylinder head with camshafts + Non-turbo cyinder head lustated 19. Vibration damper hub mounting bolt (6 x 80 mm) + Replace with new ‘Tighten in2 stages ‘Stage 1: 100 Nm (74 fb) Stange 2: Additional 360° 14, Vibration damper mounting bolt (08 x16 mm Torx) + Tighten 0.95 Nm (20 5) 18, Vibration damper (front pulley) 416. Vibration damper hub 17. Chain tensioner rail mounting bolt (a) * lighten to 20.Nm (15 sb) 18, Crankshatt front seal 10. Crankahatt sprocket 4,Camshaft Timing Chain 117-7 ‘Camshatt timing chain, removing and installing Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing When removing and installing the camshaft timing chain, special tools and procedures are required to remove and install camshaft adjustment (VANOS) units and to time camshafts. Read the entire procedure before beginning repairs. WARNING — + To avoid personal injury be sure the engine is cold before beginning the procedure, ‘CAUTION— + Disassembly, removal and assembly of camshafts or camshatt ‘adjustment unite wthaust special fonls poses tha risk af dlamaga or breakage: Valves may be bent by contact with the piston crowns. + Throughout thie procedure, unlose otherwise spectied, crankshaft and camshafts remain locked against rotation using BMW special fools. = Use scan tool to read out and record ECM fault memory, = Switch iontion OFF and remove key. = Remove upper and lower cabin microfter housings. See 640 Heating and Air-conditioning. = Remove right strut tower brace. Tlemoves ignition cal cover (upper engine cover), Ses Maintenance. — Detach ignition coil connectors, Lift ignition coll harness off oyinder head cover and set aside. — Remove ignition colls. See 120 Ignition System. — Remove oylinder head cover. See 119 Cylinder Head Removal and installation, = Remove spark plugs. << or-txh angina sing vibration damnectol cotateeeankshat to place cylinder 1 in TOG firing position. In this positon, eylinder 1 ‘intake camshatt lobe points upward at an angle (dashed line). 117117-8 Camshaft Timing Chain ‘Camshalt timing chain, removing and installing << Non-tuibo engine: Cynder 1 in TDC firing poston: Cynder 6 exhaust camshatt lobe (A) points downward at an angle (dashed fine). Cam follower (8 snot actuated. NOTE— + Use er mitrur & ctneck entiaust wainshalt lobe position. << turro engine: Using vibration damper bolt to rotate crankshaft, place «finder 1 In TDC fring poston. In this poston, lobes fr cylinder 8 (Gear of engine) intake and exhaust camshatts (A,B) point away from each other and down. Cylinder 6 camshaft lobes donot contact roller cam folowers. NoTe— + Use a mirror to check cylinder 8 cam lobe positions. ~< working atright front of cyinder head, remove timing chain tensioner (B) Be prepared to catch dripping ol with a shop towel Dornot allow oo contaminate accessory batt = Raise vehicle and support sately. WARNING — + Make sure the vehicle is stable and well supporied atall times. Use a professional automotive itor jack stands designed for the purpose. A flo: jacks not adequate support — Remove engine compartment splash shield. Seo 020 Maintenance. = Remove engine accessory belt. See 020 Maintenance, = Remove vibration damper (front pulley). See Crankshaft vibration ‘damper, removing and installing in this repair group.Camshaft Timing Chain 117-9 Camshatt timing chain, removing and installing < Werking underneath engine, side out protective plug at lonerlet of engine bal housing flange. Install BMIW special tol 11 0:300 (cranicshat locking too) through bel housing flange port into fiynhee! (A) hole. tnecessary, ok iywheel slightly back and forth toline up holes with tool, This locks crankshaft at TDC. ‘CAUTION— + Models with automatic transmission: tn the flywheel (torque late), a shor‘ distance before the bore for TDC position, there fs alarge bore which can be confused withthe special tool bore. I the flywheel is locked using the correct bore, the engine can, ‘no 1onger be rotared ar ine viorauon damper Dore. + If special too! 11 0.300 does not slide easily ino the bell housing flange bore, sand paint ofthe tool. Do not enlarge the ore. < Ramove vibration damper hub: + Bolt BMW special tool 11 8 280 (counter hold tool to hub. = With help of ascictant euntorhlding hub, loceon and romove hub bolt (A). Diseard Bot. + Pull hub off crankshalt, siding i out of timing chain lower sprocket. CAUTION— * Counter hold hub securely. Do not rely on lywhee! fook (special {001 17 U UU) 10 counter noid against crarksnart rotation, < Unserew pve (arrow) at upper eto timing chain housing 117117.10 Camshaft ing Chain ‘Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing ier sabi) [Sabina] bowtie amt mike Gere] Taev <7 pine sr 58} (21 7 Sh oxy wir sect = =WONDAD | Lateke wie woot Ramiagh Midsinhe Wn Matar rst ane oat