Instructions for BMW Diesel 2.0 / 3.0 Timing Kit

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1. Safety Instructions

• ⚠️ WARNING! Ensure Health and Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using tools.
• ❌ DO NOT use tools if damaged.
• ✔️ Maintain tools in good and clean condition for best and safest performance.
• ✔️ Ensure that a vehicle which has been jacked up is adequately supported with axle stands.
• ✔️ Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety equipment is available from your Sealey dealer.
• ✔️ Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear jewellery and tie back long hair.
• ❌ DO NOT attempt to start engine or move vehicle whilst in gear with locking devices fitted.
• ✔️ Always display warning notification on steering wheel when locking engine components.
• ✔️ Account for all tools, locking bolts, pins and parts being used and do not leave them in or near the engine.
• ⚠️ WARNING! Incorrect or out of phase camshaft timing can result in contact between valve head and piston crown causing damage to the engine.

IMPORTANT: These instructions are provided as a guide only. Always refer to the vehicle manufacturer's service instructions, or a proprietary manual, to establish the current procedure and data.

2. Introduction & Applications

2.1 Introduction

The VS4555 Kit includes Camshaft Setting and Flywheel Locking Tools to cover the latest range of BMW 2.0 and 3.0 common rail diesel engines found in BMW and other vehicle makers' models.

2.2 Applications

BMW 2.0 M47 and 3.0 M57 Diesel engines fitted in:

• BMW 318d / 320d (20 4D 1) and 330d (30 6D 1) E46 - 3 Series
• 525d (25 6D 1) and 530d (30 6D 1) E39 - 5 Series
• 730d (30 6D 1) E38 - 7 Series
• X5 3.0d (30 6D 1) E53

LAND ROVER:

• Freelander Td
• Range Rover TD6

ROVER:

• 75 2.0 (M47R engine)

3. Contents/Parts List

4. Instructions

4.1 General Tool Description

The VS4551 Setting Plate and VS118/02 TDC Location Pin are used to 'check' the timing position of the camshafts and TDC position of the crankshaft on these 2.0 and 3.0 Twin Camshaft, direct injection/common rail diesel engines. In addition to these two specialised tools, the kit includes VS4552 Cam Plate Locking Tool, which is employed when 'adjusting' the camshaft timing, and VS4413 Tensioner Retaining Pins, used to 'lock' the tensioner when removing the camshafts, timing chains or sprockets.

4.2 Checking Timing

With the crankshaft 'locked' at Top Dead Centre (TDC) using the VS118/02 Pin (refer to Fig. 1 visual description: crankshaft secured at TDC), the front camshaft lobes will be positioned as shown in Fig. 2 (visual description: specific orientation of camshaft lobes).

The accuracy of both camshaft timing positions is confirmed by fitting the VS4551 Setting Plate to first the inlet, and then the exhaust camshaft, in turn.

The Setting Plate is located on the inlet camshaft as shown. For the inlet camshaft to be timed correctly, the Setting Plate must fully contact both sides of the camshaft cover gasket face (refer to Fig. 3 visual description: Setting Plate seated flush against the gasket face on both sides).

Remove the Setting Plate, reverse its position, and fit it onto the exhaust camshaft. Again, check that the Setting Plate is making contact with both sides of the gasket face (refer to Fig. 4 visual description: Setting Plate seated flush against the gasket face on both sides of the exhaust camshaft).

If the camshaft Setting Plate does not fully contact the camshaft cover gasket face on either the inlet or exhaust camshafts, timing adjustment will be required.

4.3 Timing Adjustment

Camshaft timing adjustment is achieved by releasing the cam sprocket screws and adjusting the position of the camshafts using the VS4551 Camshaft Setting Plate and VS4552 Cam Plate Locking Tool.

To gain access to the camshaft sprockets, it will probably be necessary to release the engine mounting bracket to the Hydramount and raise the engine.

With the crankshaft positioned at TDC and with the VS118/02 Pin in place, counter-hold each camshaft in turn, with a spanner, at the hexagon provided on the camshafts, whilst releasing the sprocket screws.

Discard old screws and fit new ones to retain sprockets loosely on the camshafts.

IMPORTANT: When adjusting cam timing, the camshaft sprockets should be free to rotate but should not be able to tilt.

Fit the VS4552 Cam Plate Locking Tool by securing its base to the engine, but with its top clamping arm remaining loose.

Carefully align the inlet camshaft to allow the VS4551 Setting Plate to be fitted, ensuring the Plate rests fully on both sides of the gasket surface. Clamp the Setting Plate in place by fixing with the top clamping arm of VS4552, and secure the arm tightly (refer to Fig. 5 visual description: VS4552 clamping the VS4551 plate onto the inlet camshaft).

Counter-hold the inlet camshaft with a spanner at the hexagon provided, and using a suitable angle torque gauge, tighten the sprocket screw to 20Nm + a further 35°.

Release the top clamping arm of VS4552, reverse the VS4551 Setting Plate and position it onto the exhaust camshaft, ensuring the Plate rests fully on both sides of the gasket surface. Clamp firmly in place with VS4552 (refer to Fig. 6 visual description: VS4552 clamping the VS4551 plate onto the exhaust camshaft).

Counter-hold the exhaust camshaft with a spanner and repeat the procedure as employed on the inlet camshaft.

Remove the Holding Tool, Setting Plate, and Crank TDC Pin. Turn the crankshaft two revolutions in the direction of normal engine rotation, and return to TDC position at No.1 cylinder.

Insert the VS118/02 TDC Pin and check both camshaft positions using the VS4551 Plate as per the 'Checking Timing' instructions.

VS4413 Tensioner Retaining Pins Set - Fig. 7

For removal of camshafts, sprockets, or timing chains, the chain tensioner MUST BE 'locked back' to release tension off the timing chain.

With the engine 'locked' at TDC with the Crankshaft Location Pin VS118/02, remove the chain tensioner access plug from the timing cover and slowly turn the exhaust camshaft clockwise to fully compress the chain tensioner, and lock it with one of the VS4413 Retaining Pins.

WARNING: If the camshaft sprockets are removed without first locking the hydraulic chain tensioner, its piston will eject. Considerable force will then be required to compress it back in place.

The VS4555 Kit contains VS4413 Tensioner Retaining Pins Set (Pair), as two pins are required if the chain tensioner is required to be completely removed from the engine.

Important Notes

NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.

IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.

WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.

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