Removing and Installing/Replacing Eccentric Shaft

11 37 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Eccentric Shaft (N16)

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove cylinder head cover.
- Remove intermediate lever.
- Remove intake camshaft.







Release screw (2) on magnet wheel (1).
Tightening torque: 11 37 5AZ.







Installation note:
Pay attention to journal and groove on intermediate shaft and magnet wheel.







IMPORTANT:
Magnet wheel (1) is extremely magnetic.
After removing, protect magnet wheel (1) against metal swarf by placing it in a plastic bag (2) with a seal.







Adjust eccentric shaft to minimum lift (1).







Release screws on all bearing caps (1).







All bearing caps are marked with numbers (from 6 to 10); place in order in special tool 11 4 481.







Remove intermediate shaft (1).







IMPORTANT:
If one or more needle bearings are faulty, the complete eccentric shaft must be replaced.
Magnet wheel (2) is highly magnetic. No metal chips must stick to the magnet wheel (2), replace if necessary.

Check all needle bearings (3) of eccentric shaft (1) for ease of movement.







Bearing cap number 10 is provided with a stop.
Lubricate all bearing caps with engine oil.
All bearing caps (1) are identified with numbers (from 6 to 10).
Tightening torque: 11 12 6AZ.
Adjust eccentric shaft minimum lift.







Check eccentric shaft for ease of movement.
Assemble engine.