Camshaft, Camshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Bearing Cap; Removing And Installing Camshaft Sprockets - BMW C1 200 Repair Manual

Camshaft, camshaft sprocket,
camshaft bearing cap

Removing and installing camshaft sprockets

For enhanced clarity some of the illustrations show
the components with the powertrain cradle removed
– Swivel out powertrain cradle (
– Remove cylinder head cover (
– Lock engine at TDC (
a
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Note:
As the round cover plate can rotate against the cam-
shaft sprocket when installed, the TDC mark should
always be made on the sprocket itself - not the cov-
er plate. The camshaft sprockets are identical.
•
Use a coloured marker to mark TDC (arrow) on
the inlet camshaft's sprocket
– Remove chain tensioner (
– Remove guide rail (
a
11.12)
a
11.34)
a
11.14)
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11.33)
a
11.38)
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Note:
The camshaft sprocket is secured with locking com-
pound!
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Undo the camshaft sprocket
attachments (arrows)
•
Remove camshaft sprockets
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Note:
Make sure that the timing chain does not drop into
the housing. Use a retainer to keep timing chain ten-
sioned at all times!
•
Secure the timing chain to prevent it from falling
C1111260
11.35