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Assembling the cylinder head

Install all valves 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Contaminant or foreign body. 
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks. 
  • Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
  • Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
  • Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Installing valve stem seals 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Contaminant or foreign body. 
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks. 
  • Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
  • Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
  • Close off line connections with seal plugs.
NOTE: The description is for one component only. The procedure is identical for all further components.
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Install valve springs 

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Installing all hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements 

Further information is available.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
If the hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements are reused, they must be reinstalled at the same position.
  • Install all hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements (1).
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Install all roller cam followers 

Further information is available.

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Install exhaust camshaft 

Further information is available.

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Install eccentric shaft 

Further information is available.

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Engine damage caused by incorrectly installed bearing shells and bearing brackets. 
If the bearing shells and bearing brackets are installed incorrectly, then engine damage can occur. 

Checking the position of the intake camshaft (cylinder head removed) 

Check 

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Result 

» Cam (1) of the intake camshaft runs on the intermediate lever.

Measure

Checking the position of the intake camshaft at cylinders 3 and 4 (cylinder head removed) 

Check 

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Result 

» The camshaft sensor wheel (1) of the intake camshaft is not in the position shown.

Measure

Installing torsion springs 

Further information is available.

CAUTION: Spring preload.
Injury hazard!
  • The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
  • Carry out the described steps properly.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Wear safety goggles.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
For disassembly and installation of the torsion spring, special tool 2 359 088  is used. Due to technical modifications in the torsion spring, special tool 5 A0B 120  is mounted on the existing special tool 2 359 088. 
Information on modification can be found in the additional information.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Alternative to the new special tool 5 A24 F30,  the already known special tool SWZ: 2 359 088  can be used in modified form.
Information on modification can be found in the additional information.
The modified special tool is upward compatible.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
When replacing one or more torsion springs: 
When removing the torsion spring, it is imperative to note the part number  of the torsion spring.
A mixed installation of torsion springs is only permitted in combination with the appropriate intermediate lever. 
For further information on possible combinations, see the applicable BMW parts catalogue.
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Follow-up work