BMW X5: Engine Mechanical Overview
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As far as the physical appearance and dimensions, the crankcase on the N54 is
the same as the N52. The main
change is in the materials, the N54 uses an all aluminum alloy crankcase. There
is also ca
Although, the N54 engine has an all aluminum crankcase, many of the bolts are
still aluminum as on the N52.
This is to reduce any potential confusion between steel and aluminum bolts.
Some bolts, fo
As stated before, the cylinder head cover used on all of the new NG6 engines
is made from plastic. However, the design differs between the engines due to
engine equipment.
For example, the N54 engi
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REPLACING CRANKSHAFT (N62/N62TU)
REFERENCE CHART
Operation
Remove engine.
Remove cylinder head (cylinder bank 1 to 4).
Remove cylinder head (cylinder bank 5 to 8).
Remove hub for vibration damper.
Removing lower timing case cover.
Removing oil pan.
Remove oil pump.
Removing piston.
Remove
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 460
11 9 461
11 9 462
11 9 463
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read fault memory and make a documentary record.
Remove servomotor for right eccentric shaft.
Remove right cylinder head cover.
Remove all spark plugs on cylinder ba