BMW X5: Checking Timing Of Camshaft(s) (N52K)
Special tools required:
- 11 0 300
- 11 4 281
- 11 4 282
- 11 4 283
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cylinder head cover
- Remove underbody protection
Remove fastener (1) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Install fastener (1) with bore facing outwards.
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Fig. 156: Fastener
Rotate crankshaft at central bolt into TDC position.
Slide special tool 11 0 300 in direction of arrow into special tool bore and secure crankshaft.
IMPORTANT: On vehicles with optional extra SA205 (automatic transmission), there is a large bore for the TDC position shortly before the special tool bore. This bore can be confused with the special tool bore.
If the flywheel is secured in the correct special tool bore with special tool 11 0 300 , the engine can no longer be moved at the central bolt.
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Fig. 157: Securing Crankshaft Using Special Tool (11 0 300)
With 1st cylinder in firing TDC position, cams of inlet camshaft (1) at 1st cylinder point upwards at an angle.
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Fig. 158: Inlet Camshaft
The timings are correct when the part numbers (2) on the inlet and exhaust camshafts (1) point upwards.
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Fig. 159: Part Numbers On Inlet And Exhaust Camshafts
With 1st cylinder in firing TDC position, cams of exhaust camshaft (3) at 6th cylinder point downwards at an angle.
Cam follower (1) is not actuated.
NOTE: When the engine is installed, the position of the exhaust camshaft (3) for the timing can only be checked with a mirror.
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Fig. 160: Exhaust Camshaft And Cam Follower
Secure special tool 11 4 283 to cylinder head with bolts (1).
NOTE: Fit special tool 11 4 282 underneath on side of inlet camshaft.
Mount special tool 11 4 281 on inlet and exhaust camshafts.
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Fig. 161: Cylinder Head Bolts And Special Tools (11 4 282) And (11 4 281)
If necessary, adjust valve timing.
Assemble engine.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Inlet Camshaft (N52K)
Special tools required:
11 4 281
11 4 481
IMPORTANT: Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they
are released.
The end faces of aluminium screws/bolts are painted blue for the purpose
Removing And Installing/Replacing Exhaust Camshaft (N52K)
Special tools required:
00 9 120
11 4 350
11 4 461
11 4 462
11 4 463
11 9 000
IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to follow an exact procedure for
removing and
installing the exhaust camsha
Replacing Timing Chain (N52K)
Special tools required:
00 9 140
11 0 300
11 4 280
11 4 281
11 4 282
11 4 283
11 4 360
11 4 362
11 5 200
11 9 280
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head cover
Remove all spar
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Washing the vehicle
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the hood
is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in winter.
Intense contamination and road salt can
damage the vehicle.
Steam cleaner and high pressure
cleaner
Safety information
Active Blind Spot
Detection
Principle
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in
the blind spot or vehicles approaching from behind
in the adjacent lane.
The light in the exterior mirror warns the driver in
different steps.
General information
Radar sensors monitor the area behind and next
to the vehicle when traveling
