BMW X5: Rocker Arm With Bearing Mount
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL CAM FOLLOWERS (N52K)
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cylinder head cover
- Remove intermediate lever
- Remove exhaust camshaft
IMPORTANT: Rocker arms (1) are divided into bearing categories.
The tolerance classes are marked according to the picture in numbers from 1
to 5.
Already used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Detach cam followers (1) from HVCA element and remove.
Set down all cam followers (1) in neat order in special tool 11 4 480.
Installation:
Before installing exhaust camshaft or intermediate levers, make sure cam
followers (1) are correctly seated.

Fig. 207: Cam Follower Seat
Remove HVCA element (1) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
If the HVCA elements (1) are reused, they must be placed together with the
cam followers in neat order in special tool 11 4 480.

Fig. 208: Removing HVCA Element
Assemble engine.
Check function of DME; if necessary, readjust uniform mixture distribution.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (N52K)
Special tools required:
11 4 480
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head
Remove intermediate lever
Remove eccentric shaft
Remove i
Special tools required:
11 4 481
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head cover
Remove intermediate lever
If necessary, move eccentric shaft (1) on twin surface to minimum lift (2).
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IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to read and comply with the
equipment manufacturer's
instructions for use provided in the equipment case!
Read and comply with the instructions for use provided with the special
tool
particularly with regard to accident prevention, health protection and
enviro
Special tools required:
31 4 170
Remove front wheel.
IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.
Fig. 140: Identifying Collar Nut
Remove left microfilter housing cover.
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