Replacing the valve stem seals

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to MOUNTING THE CYLINDER HEAD ON THE ASSEMBLY JIG .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT TO THE MINIMUM LIFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING THE TORSION SPRINGS (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING ALL GATES .
Refer to REMOVING ALL INTERMEDIATE LEVERS .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVE THE SERVOMOTOR FOR THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVE ALL ROLLER CAM FOLLOWERS .
Refer to REMOVE ALL VALVE SPRINGS .

Remove 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.

Remove the valve stem seal (1) in the arrow direction using the special tool 0 490 796 (11 1 480) .

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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.

Remove oil and dirt from the contact surface (1).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
As an alternative to special tool 0 490 797 (11 1 960) , the assembly sleeves delivered with the spare part can be used (see applicable BMW parts catalogue).

Make sure that the special tool 0 490 797 (11 1 960) or the assembly sleeves are used when installing the valve stem seal.

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Guide in and install special tool 0 490 797 (11 1 960) or assembly sleeves on valve (1).

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Replace the valve stem seal (1) or assembly sleeves.
Parts: Valve stem seal, assembly sleeves
Guide in and install valve stem seal (1) on special tool 0 490 797 (11 1 960) or assembly sleeves.

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Guide out and remove special tool 0 490 797 (11 1 960) or assembly sleeves.

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Prepare special tool 0 493 249 (11 6 380).

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Press the valve stem seal (1) onto the cylinder head 0 493 249 (11 6 380) up to the stop using special tool.

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Make sure that the valve stem seal (1) is correctly positioned on the cylinder head (2).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALL ALL VALVE SPRINGS .
Refer to INSTALL ALL ROLLER CAM FOLLOWERS .
Refer to INSTALL EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SERVOMOTOR FOR THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to CHECKING THE INTERMEDIATE LEVER CLASSIFICATION .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL INTERMEDIATE LEVERS .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL GATES .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT TO THE MINIMUM LIFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALL THE TORSION SPRINGS (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD FROM THE ASSEMBLY JIG .
Refer to INSTALLING THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED) .