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Applies to: BMW 3 Series (E36) Service Manual: 1992-1998 - BSIN B398

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Section
h2.

VANOS

control

unit,

installing

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Note
title
CAUTION

Incorrect

installation

of

the

VANOS

control

may

result

in

damage

to

the

engine

valvetrain.

{note}

1.

Lock

camshafts

and

crankshaft

in

TDC

position

with

BMW

special

tools

as

described

above

in

removal

procedure.

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Note
title
CAUTION

The

camshafts

and

crankshaft

must

be

locked

in

the

TDC

position

using

BMW

special

tools

no.

11

2

300

and

11

3

240.

If

the

camshafts

and

crankshaft

are

not

at

TDC,

the

valves

can

contact

the

pistons

when

the

engine

is

turned

over.

{note} {info:title=NOTE}Be sure the secondary timing chain tensioner is locked down and the exhaust camshaft mounting bolts are loose before proceeding.{info} 2. Remove primary timing chain tensioner from side of cylinder head. See Fig. 40. !b11158a.jpg! *Fig. 40. Primary timing chain tensioner (arrow). Remove tensioner slowly to relieve spring tension beneath end plug.* 3. Install BMW special tool no. 11 3 390 into primary timing chain tensioner sleeve. Thread tool in finger tight to remove chain slack. {info:title=NOTE} BMW special tool no. 11 3 390 is a dummy chain tensioner and simulates the function of the tensioner. {info} {color:red}4. Hand turn secondary sprockets clockwise (as viewed from front of engine) until sprockets contact stops.{color} 5. Apply a small amount of liquid gasket sealer (3-Bond 1209® or equivalent) to VANOS housing alignment dowels on front of cylinder head. Install a new gasket. 6. Push VANOS piston gear cup into VANOS housing until it bottoms out in housing. Position VANOS control unit into place, but do not engage splines on gear cup. 7. On cars built up to 3/95: * hand turn exhaust sprocket counterclockwise (as viewed from front of engine) *only enough* to mesh _VANOS (VARIABLE VALVE TIMING)_ ---- h6._[Click here to view/download PDF|PDF^b398_117.pdf|Document appears as images on this page and pdf source can be saved by clicking on this link.]_ !Included Images^b398_117.jpg|border=1! {bpyoutube}

Info
titleNOTE

Be sure the secondary timing chain tensioner is locked down and the exhaust camshaft mounting bolts are loose before proceeding.

2. Remove primary timing chain tensioner from side of cylinder head. See Fig. 40.

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Fig. 40. Primary timing chain tensioner (arrow). Remove tensioner slowly to relieve spring tension beneath end plug.

3. Install BMW special tool no. 11 3 390 into primary timing chain tensioner sleeve. Thread tool in finger tight to remove chain slack.

Info
titleNOTE

BMW special tool no. 11 3 390 is a dummy chain tensioner and simulates the function of the tensioner.

4. Hand turn secondary sprockets clockwise (as viewed from front of engine) until sprockets contact stops.

5. Apply a small amount of liquid gasket sealer (3-Bond 1209® or equivalent) to VANOS housing alignment dowels on front of cylinder head. Install a new gasket.

6. Push VANOS piston gear cup into VANOS housing until it bottoms out in housing. Position VANOS control unit into place, but do not engage splines on gear cup.

7. On cars built up to 3/95:

  • hand turn exhaust sprocket counterclockwise (as viewed from front of engine) only enough to mesh

VANOS (VARIABLE VALVE TIMING)


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