Engine - Repair - e90 BMW M3 E90

11 00 039 Checking compression of all cylinders (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove microfilter housing See «6431062 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LOWER MICROFILTER HOUSING SECTION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#heating-and-air-conditioning-repair-e90__64-31-062-removing-and-installingreplacing) or «6431063 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LOWER MICROFILTER HOUSING SECTION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#heating-and-air-conditioning-repair-e90__64-31-063-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. Remove all spark plugs See «1213512 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL IGNITION COILS (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#engine-electrical-system-repair-e90__12-13-512-removing-and-installingreplacing) or «1212011 REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#engine-electrical-system-repair-e90__12-12-011-replacing-all-spark) .
3. Connect diagnosis tester.
4. Service function. Drive. Engine electronics Switch off fuel injection. IMPORTANT: Fuel injectors are switched off. Actuate starter motor for 8 seconds.

Screw special tool 11 0 235 into spark plug hole.

Check that sealing ring is in perfect condition on special tool 11 0 235.

Connection (1) for diagnosis tester or special tool 11 0 224.

Note. Picture shows S85.

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Connect special tool 11 0 224 or 25 bar pressure adapter to diagnosis tester.

COMPRESSION PRESSURE .

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Now clear the fault memory.

00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin

Danger of poisoning!

Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!

Possible symptoms are

1. Headaches
2. Dizziness
3. Stomach aches
4. Vomiting
5. Diarrhoea
6. Cramps/fits
7. Unconsciousness

Protective measures/rules of conduct

1. Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
2. Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or mugs)
3. Observe country-specific safety regulations

First aid measures

1. Do not induce vomiting.

If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult a doctor immediately.

If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth, place the person in the recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.

Engine identification

Punch engine numbers at marked surface with number punch.

Magnesium crankcase with sticker

M47/M47TU/M47T2

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M57/M57TU/M57T2

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M67/M67TU

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N47/N47S/N47C/N57 N57S

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M52/M52TU

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M54

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M56

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N40/N45/N45T/N43

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N42/N46/N46T

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N51/N52/N52K/N52T/N53/N54/N55

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N62/N62TU

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N73

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S54

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S85/S65

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W10/W11

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N12/N14/N16/N18

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W17

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Assemble engine.

11 00 091 Installing replacement engine (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove and install «ENGINE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-00-050-removing-and-installing) .
2. Flush cooling system.

Installation

If necessary, replace following components.

1. Clutch
2. Drive belt.
3. All outer seals.
4. Change coolant.
5. Fill engine with engine oil.

Mounting engine on assembly stand (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «engine»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-00-050-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove rear water pipe.

Secure special tool 11 5 260 PLATE to crankcase with bolts (2).

Tighten bolts (2) evenly.

Note. Bolts (1) are not required on the S65.

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Secure engine with special tool 11 5 260 PLATE to special tool 00 2 300 ASSEMBLY STAND .

Note. Picture shows S85.

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11 00... Overview of consumables (Electronic Parts Catalogue)

1.0 Sealing compound for injection.

INJECTION SEALING COMPOUND CHART

2.0 Sealing compound for application.

APPLICATION SEALING COMPOUND CHART

3.0 Cleaning agent.

CLEANING AGENT CHART

4.0 Lubricant for application.

APPLICATION CHART

5.0 Lubricants to loosen locked screw connections.

SCREW CONNECTIONS CHART

11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Engine hood/bonnet in assembly position.
2. Drain «ENGINE OIL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-00-service-engine-oil) .
3. Remove «SUCTION FILTER HOUSING»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-repair-e90__13-71-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
4. Remove «INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing) .
5. Remove underbody protection . See «5147490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-47-490-removing-and-installingreplacing) or «5147491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-47-491-removing-and-installingreplacing) at front and rear.
6. Remove «TRANSMISSION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/manual-trans/#manual-transmission-repair-e90) ( Important observe repair instructions).
7. Remove «ELECTRIC FAN»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-035-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
8. Remove «RADIATOR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-000-removing-and-installing) with coolant hoses.
9. Drain coolant.
10. Remove «EXPANSION TANK»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-100-removing-and-installingreplacing) with coolant hose.
11. Draw off «A/C SYSTEM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#heating-and-air-conditioning-repair-e90__64-50-009-drawing-off-evacuating) .
12. Remove all lines . See «6453670 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO EVAPORATOR (S85)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#heating-and-air-conditioning-repair-e90__64-53-670-replacing-line-from) , «6453660 REPLACING LINE FROM CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#heating-and-air-conditioning-repair-e90__64-53-660-replacing-line-from) or «6453642 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#heating-and-air-conditioning-repair-e90__64-53-642-replacing-line-from) from A/C compressor.
13. Remove «SECONDARY-AIR PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-72-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
14. Detach «B+ LEAD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e90__61-12-004-replacing-battery-positive) in engine compartment.
15. Detach «VACUUM HOSE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical-hydraulic/#brakes-repair-e90__34-33-071-replacing-vacuum-hose) from brake booster.
16. Release «SUSPENSION CROSSBRACE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-71-345-removing-and-installingreplacing) in engine compartment.
17. Release grounding strap on engine support arm.

Release stabilizer (1) on front axle carrier at front.

Allow stabilizer (1) to hang loose.

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Remove complete STEERING SPINDLE .

Remove heat shield.

Release screws (1).

Detach steering spindle extension (2).

Tightening torque: 32 31 1AZ .

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Release nuts (1 and 4).

Detach oil lines (2 and 3).

Recycling

Have a cloth ready to catch a residual amount of engine oil.

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Secure oil lines (1) with a cable tie (2) to front panel.

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Unclip heater hose (1) and set down with heating valve on engine.

Disconnect both hoses (2) from secondary-air valves.

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Disconnect fuel line (1) and lock with special tool 13 5 280.

Disconnect flushing line (2).

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Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) on engine completely.

Secure engine wiring harness (1) with a cable tie (2) to engine hood/bonnet damper.

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Release both clamps (1) with special tool 17 2 050.

Remove coolant hose (2).

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Note. Do not release any hydraulic lines on the power steering pump.

Release power steering pump (1) on engine block.

Set down power steering pump (1) on front axle carrier.

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Unscrew left and right engine mounts . See 2211001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (S65) or 2211011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (S65) .

Secure special tool 11 0 000 LIFTING GEAR to suspension eyes (1).

Remove engine with 2 persons.

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Assemble engine.

Top up COOLANT and vent cooling system.

Pour in specified engine oils for BMW Group engines. See ENGINE - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Install REPLACEMENT ENGINE .

Correct CBS data status.

00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin

Danger of injury!

Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!

Possible symptoms are

1. Impaired sight
2. Irritation of the eyes
3. Reddening of the skin
4. Rough and cracked skin

Protective measures/rules of conduct

1. Wear protective goggles
2. Wear oil-resistant protective gloves
3. Observe country-specific safety regulations

First aid measures

1. Eye contact: Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; if available, use an eye-rinsing bottle. If irritation of the eyes persists, consult a doctor.
2. Skin contact: Wash off with soap and water immediately. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.

Note. Do not use solvents/thinners.

00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)

Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles

Before carrying out practical work on the engine, always ensure that the MSA functionality is deactivated so as to prevent automatic engine starting while work is being carried out in the engine compartment.

MSA function is deactivated by

1. Deactivate MSA by means of button (1) in passenger compartment
2. Open seat belt buckle and driver's door
3. Open engine bonnet/hood and ensure that engine hood/bonnet contact is not in workshop mode Workshop mode A = 10 mm Basic setting (engine hood/bonnet open) B = 7 mm

To make sure that the engine hood/bonnet contact is at the basic setting, if necessary press the hood/bonnet contact up to the limit position before starting work and slowly release.

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When working with diagnosis tools

1. Observe instructions in diagnosis tool

00 Safety instructions for handling oil

Recycling

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Measures if oil is unintentionally released

1. Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slipping! Keep non-involved persons away from the work area. Wear personal protective clothing/equipment.
2. Environmental protection measures: Prevent oil from draining into drain channels, sewerage systems, pits, cellars, water and the ground.
3. Limiting spread: Use oil blocks to prevent the surface spread of oil.
4. Cleaning procedure: Bind and dispose of escaped oil with nonflammable absorbents.

Note. Do not flush oil away with water or aqueous cleaning agents.

11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Secure «ENGINE BONNET/HOOD IN SERVICE POSITION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-00-service-position-of-engine)
2. Remove «INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing)

Assemble cross member 00 0 200 DEVICE with special tools 00 0 202, 00 0 204, 00 0 208.

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Secure special tool 11 0 020 to spindle 00 0 202.

Attach suitable chains to special tool 11 0 020 and suspend from both engine suspension eyelets.

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Installation

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .

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11 00... Service - engine oil (S65)

Recycling

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Note. The remaining engine oil can flow off into the oil sump only when the oil filter cap is opened.

Release oil filter cover (1).

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Installation

Replace oil filter element and sealing rings.

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Open screw plug (1) with socket and a long extension (2).

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Tilt long extension (1) with socket and screw plug in direction of arrow.

Recycling

Catch and dispose of engine oil with suitable equipment.

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Remove oil drain plug (1).

Drain-off time of 10 minutes must be observed without fail.

Remove oil drain plug (2).

Drain-off time of 2 minutes must be observed without fail.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

Assemble engine.

Pour in engine oil . See ENGINE - OPERATING FLUIDS or OIL SUPPLY E90, E92, E93/S65/B40 .

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Checking engine oil level

1. Park vehicle on a horizontal surface
2. Start engine and run at idle until an engine oil temperature > or = 70°C is reached
3. Pressing the BC button for more 3 seconds results in the oil level been determined again.
4. Only changes > +/- 0.5 liter are detected.
5. If necessary, perform odometer reset.
6. Top up engine oil if necessary
7. Pre-delivery inspection/engine replacement

Carry out distance travelled reset only with the BMW diagnosis system.

Observe vehicle-specific maintenance scopes.

11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for watertightness (S65)

Note. Special tool 11 5 230 can be used for both cylinder heads.

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove cylinder head See «1112105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-105-removing-and-installing) or «1112106 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-106-removing-and-installing) .
2. Disassemble cylinder head . See «1134552 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-34-552-removing-and-installingreplacing) , «1134715 REPLACING ALL VALVE SPRINGS (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-34-715-replacing-all-valve) or «1134560 REPLACING ALL VALVE STEM SEALS (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-34-560-replacing-all-valve) .

Secure special tool 11 5 231 with old cylinder head bolts.

Secure special tool 11 5 235 with special tool 11 5 237.

Note. Picture shows S85.

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Secure special tool 11 9 961 with special tool 11 5 237 to 10 Nm.

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Note. Immerse cylinder head in a water bath.

Test pressure: 4.5 bar.

Check cylinder head for escaping air (cracks).

If necessary, add cleaning agent to water bath.

Assemble engine.

11 12 105 Removing and installing left cylinder head (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-e90__18-00-018-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove left «EXHAUST MANIFOLD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-e90__18-40010-removing-and-installingreplacing-left) .
3. Remove left «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-005-removing-and-installingsealing)
4. Remove «LEFT INLET CAMSHAFT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-31-032-removing-and-installing) .
5. Remove left «EXHAUST CAMSHAFT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-31-036-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
6. Partially unfasten «ENGINE WIRING HARNESS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#engine-electrical-system-repair-e90__12-51-001-replacing-wiring-harness) and lay to one side.
7. Remove «THROTTLE VALVES»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-repair-e90__13-54-045-removing-and-installingsealing) from cylinders 5 to 8.
8. Remove «THERMOSTAT HOUSING»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-53-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
9. Remove rear water pipe from cylinder head.

Release screws (1).

Remove water fitting (2).

Installation

Replace seal.

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Release screws (1).

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Remove screw (1) with a magnet from gearcase.

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Release cylinder head bolt (1) with special tool 11 2 250.

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Release cylinder head bolts from outside to inside in sequence (10 to 1).

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Note. Replace CYLINDER HEAD GASKET . Check CYLINDER HEAD for water leaks.

Installation

Fit new cylinder head screws.

Tighten down cylinder head bolts from inside to outside in sequence (1 to 10).

Tightening torque: 11 12 1AZ .

Insert bolts (1).

Assemble engine.

11 12 106 Removing and installing right cylinder head (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-e90__18-00-018-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove right «EXHAUST MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-e90__18-40-020-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
3. Remove right «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-006-removing-and-installingsealing) .
4. Remove right «INLET CAMSHAFT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-31-034-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
5. Remove right «EXHAUST CAMSHAFT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-31-038-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
6. Partially unfasten «ENGINE WIRING HARNESS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#engine-electrical-system-repair-e90__12-51-001-replacing-wiring-harness) and lay to one side.
7. Remove «THROTTLE VALVES»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-repair-e90__13-54-045-removing-and-installingsealing) from cylinders 1 to 4.
8. Remove «THERMOSTAT HOUSING»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-53-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
9. Remove rear water pipe from cylinder head.

Release screws (1).

Remove coolant fitting (2).

Installation

Replace seal.

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Release screw (1).

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Remove bearing pin (1) with special tool 11 5 290.

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Release screws (1).

Remove screw (1) with a magnet (2) from gearcase.

Release cylinder head bolt (1) with special tool 11 2 250.

Release cylinder head bolts from outside to inside in sequence (10 to 1).

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Note. Replace CYLINDER HEAD GASKET . Check CYLINDER HEAD for water leaks.

Installation

Fit new cylinder head screws.

Tighten down cylinder head bolts from inside to outside in sequence (1 to 10).

Tightening torque: 11 12 1AZ .

Insert bolts (1).

Assemble engine.

11 12 005 Removing and installing/sealing left cylinder head cover (S65)

No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.

A magnesium material requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.

Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.

The end faces of aluminum screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).

Scratching of the cylinder head cover is not permitted (risk of corrosion).

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove «ROD-TYPE IGNITION COILS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#engine-electrical-system-repair-e90__12-13-512-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
3. Disconnect plug connection at camshaft sensors.

Release bolts along line (1).

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Installation

Replace seal (1).

Align gasket (1) on cylinder head cover groove.

Press in gasket (1) so that it is free from tension.

Release park plug tube (2).

Installation

Check rubber on spark plug tube (2) for damage; replace spark plug tube (2) if necessary.

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Apply a light coating of engine oil to spark plug tube (2) prior to installation.

Installation

Clean seal residue from sealing surfaces.

Coat contact surfaces of joint (1) with Drei Bond 1209.

Note. Picture shows S85.

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Installation

Check decoupling element (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

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Fit cylinder head cover.

Align spark plug tubes.

Tighten down all retaining elements diagonally from inside to outside.

Tightening torque: 11 12 8AZ .

Assemble engine.

11 12 006 Removing and installing/sealing right cylinder head cover (S65)

No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.

A magnesium material requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.

Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.

The end faces of aluminum screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).

Scratching of the cylinder head cover is not permitted (risk of corrosion).

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove «ROD-TYPE IGNITION COILS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#engine-electrical-system-repair-e90__12-13-512-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
3. Disconnect plug connection at camshaft sensors.

Release bolts along line (1).

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Installation

Replace seal (1).

Align gasket (1) on cylinder head cover groove.

Press in gasket (1) so that it is free from tension.

Release park plug tube (1).

Installation

Check rubber on spark plug tube (2) for damage; replace spark plug tube (2) if necessary.

Apply a light coating of engine oil to spark plug tube (2) prior to installation.

Installation

Clean seal residue from sealing surfaces.

Coat contact surfaces of joint (1) with Drei Bond 1209.

Note. Picture shows S85.

Installation

Check decoupling element (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fit cylinder head cover.

Align spark plug tubes.

Tighten down all retaining elements diagonally from inside to outside.

Tightening torque: 11 12 8AZ .

Assemble engine.

11 12 112 Replacing both cylinder head gaskets (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove left «cylinder head»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-105-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove right «cylinder head»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-106-removing-and-installing) .
3. Check cylinder head for leaks.

Installation

Make sure oil bore (1) is clean.

Note. Picture shows S85.

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Check dowel sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position.

Clean sealing faces with special tool 11 4 470.

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

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Check dowel sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position.

Clean sealing faces with special tool 11 4 470.

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

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Remove spacer sleeves (1) in direction of arrow.

Note. Picture show cylinder bank 2. Procedure for cylinder bank 1 is identical.

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Remove non-return valves (1) in direction of arrow.

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Installation

Replace spacer sleeves (1) and non-return valves (2).

Note installation direction of non-return valves (2).

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Replace head gasket (1) for cylinders 1-4.

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Replace head gasket (1) for cylinders 5-8.

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Note. There is no oversize gasket for the S65 engine.

Assemble engine.

11 13 000 Removing and installing or replacing oil sump (S65)

Recycling

Catch and dispose of used oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Drain engine oil.
2. Secure «ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-00-670-securing-engine-in) .
3. Lower «FRONT AXLE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/axle-shafts/#front-axle-repair-e90__31-11-506-loweringraising-front-axle) .
4. Remove «ribbed V-belt»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90) .
5. Release 4x transmission bolts.

Release screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

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Clean sealing faces (1) with special tool 11 4 470.

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Installation

Replace oil sump gasket (1).

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Assemble engine.

11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft seal (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «TRANSMISSION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/manual-trans/#manual-transmission-repair-e90) .
2. Remove clutch.
3. Remove «FLYWHEEL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-22-500-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Drill a 3 mm hole into shaft seal.

Screw in special tool 23 0 490 PULLER .

Drive out radial shaft seal with impact weight.

Scheme 469

Remove remnants of sealant from sealant outlet (1) on left and right.

Apply Drei Bond sealant 1209 to sealant outlet (1) on left and right.

Scheme 470

Install special tool 11 5 311 with bolts (1).

Scheme 471

Position support ring (1) with radial shaft seal (2) on special tool 11 5 311.

Push radial shaft seal (2) uniformly in direction of arrow over support ring onto special tool 11 5 311.

Scheme 472

Position shaft seal (1) approx. 5 mm before crankcase.

Remove support ring (2).

Note. Support ring (2) is no longer needed.

Scheme 473

Press in radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 11 5 312 and 11 5 313.

Scheme 474

Assemble engine.

Settling time of radial shaft seal approx. 1 hour.

Correct ENGINE OIL LEVEL if necessary.

11 14 005 Replacing front crankshaft seal (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FAN COWL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-035-removing-and-installingreplacing) with electric fan.
2. Remove «RADIATOR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-000-removing-and-installing) .
3. Remove «VIBRATION DAMPER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-23-010-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Lay special tool 11 2 386 on crankshaft.

Scheme 475

Screw special tool 11 6 360 PULLER to 80 Nm into radial shaft seal.

Release radial seal from housing.

Repeat the operation several times if necessary.

Note. Carefully saw open old radial shaft seal with an iron saw from special tool 11 6 360 PULLER .

Scheme 476

Remove remnants of sealant from sealant outlet (1) on left and right.

Apply Drei Bond sealant (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue) to sealant outlet (1) on left and right.

Scheme 477

Secure special tool 11 5 331 with bolts (1).

Scheme 478

Push special tool 11 7 231 onto special tool 11 5 331 in direction of arrow.

Scheme 479

Installation

Remove support ring from shaft seal.

Push radial shaft seal (1) uniformly by way of fitting aid 11 7 231 onto special tool 11 5 331.

Position shaft seal approx. 5 mm before crankcase.

Remove special tool 11 7 231.

Scheme 480

Press in radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 11 5 332 and 11 5 333.

Scheme 481

Assemble engine.

Setting time of shaft seal approx. 1 hour.

CORRECT engine oil level if necessary.

11 21 531 Replacing all crankshaft main bearings (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. «ENGINE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-00-050-removing-and-installing) removed
2. Remove «CRANKSHAFT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-21-500-replacing-crankshaft-s65) .

Installation

Bearing shell (1) with lubricant groove must be fitted in crankcase upper section.

Bearing shell (2) without lubricant groove must be fitted in crankcase lower section (bedplate).

Determine bearing play with special tool 002590 MEASUREMENT AID .

Insert crankshaft without engine oil, bolt crankcase upper and lower sections together.

Scheme 482

Lay plastic thread (Plastigage) on crankshaft.

Fit crankcase upper section on lower section and bolt together.

Note. Do not twist crankshaft.

Remove crankshaft.

Read off bearing play at width of flattened plastic thread and measurement scale.

Crankshaft bearing clearance radial See CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS S65 or CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS S65 .

Scheme 483

Crankcase upper half

Installation

Bearing shell (2) is a guide bearing.

Pay attention to guide lugs on bearing shells (see arrow).

Remove all bearing shells with lubricant groove.

Observe bearing classification See CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS S65 or CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS S65 .

Scheme 484

Crankcase lower half

Installation

Bearing shell (2) is a guide bearing.

Pay attention to guide lugs on bearing shells (see arrow).

Remove all bearing shells without lubricant groove.

Observe bearing classification See CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS S65 or CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS S65 .

Scheme 485

Clean sealing face (1) with special tool 11 4 470.

Insert bearing shells (2) without lubricant groove.

Insert guide bearing (3) without lubricant groove on bearing seat 5.

Scheme 486

Release screws (1).

Remove oil nozzle (2) towards top.

Scheme 487

Bearing classification on bedplate bearing seat.

Observe color allocation on crankshaft (1 to 5).

V = Violet.

G = Green.

Y = Yellow.

Scheme 488

Bearing classification on crankcase bearing seat.

Observe color allocation in crankcase (1 to 5).

V = Violet.

G = Green.

Y = Yellow.

Scheme 489

Assemble engine.

11 21 500 Replacing crankshaft (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «ENGINE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-00-050-removing-and-installing) .
2. Mount engine on assembly stand «Mounting engine on assembly stand (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__mounting-engine-on-assembly-stand-s65) .
3. Remove «FLYWHEEL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-22-500-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
4. Removing «OIL SUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-13-000-removing-and-installing) .
5. Remove «ENGINE OIL PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-41-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
6. Remove «OIL RETURN PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-41-050-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
7. Remove cylinder head See «LEFT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-105-removing-and-installing) or «RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-106-removing-and-installing) on left and right.
8. Remove all «PISTONS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-25-530-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
9. Remove «VIBRATION DAMPER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-23-010-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
10. Remove both «TIMING CHAINS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-31-051-replacing-both-timing) .

Bearing seat bolts (1) M11.

Scheme 490

Release fit bolts (M9) in sequence 1-10 and remove.

Scheme 491

Release bearing seat bolts M11 in sequence 1-10.

Scheme 492

Release screws (3).

Unfasten screws (2).

Bolts (1) from inside outwards.

Lift out bedplate.

Scheme 493

Lever out crankshaft (1) with aid of a second person in direction of arrow.

Note. Weight of crankshaft approx. 22 kg.

Picture shows S85.

Scheme 494

Replace all bearing shells (2).

Replace guide bearing (3).

Installation

Clean sealing surface (1) with special tool 11 4 470.

Remove sealing compound from joint (1).

Carefully clean threads and contact surfaces in upper and lower sections of crankcase.

Installation

Replace injector nozzles (2).

Clean sealing surface (1) with special tool 11 4 470.

Scheme 495

Installation

Replace main bearing shells.

Apply a light coating of engine oil to bearing shells.

Lay crankshaft (1) with a second person helping in direction of arrow into crankcase.

Note. Weight of crankshaft approx. 22 kg.

Picture shows S85.

Insert seal (1).

Scheme 496

Fit lower crankcase section (bedplate) on crankcase.

Position lower section diagonally on bearing seats (1 and 5) using two fit bolts (1 and 2).

Scheme 497

Join fit bolts (1 and 2) to 8 Nm.

Insert fit bolts (1-8).

Join fit bolts (1-8) to 8 Nm.

Scheme 498

Insert all M11 bolts (1).

Join bearing seat bolts in sequence (1- -10) to 30 Nm.

Scheme 499

Mark all M11 bearing seat bolts with a colored line (1).

Scheme 500

Secure bearing seat bolts M11 with special tools 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL and 00 9 130 .

Scheme 501

Tighten M11 bolts to 130° angle of rotation.

Tightening torque: 11 11 1AZ .

Join all fitting bolts in sequence 1 to 10 to 15 Nm.

Mark all fit bolts with a colored line (1).

Scheme 502

Tighten fit bolts with special tools 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL and 00 9 130 .

Scheme 503

Secure all fit bolts (1-10) to 130° angle of rotation.

Insert bolts (1).

Insert bolts (2).

Insert bolts (3).

Secure bolts (1) M8x65 (22 x) with special tools 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL and 00 9 130 .

Tightening torque, see 11 11 3 AZ in 11 11 ENGINE BLOCK .

Scheme 504

Secure bolts (1) M8x40 (4 x) with special tools 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL and 00 9 130 .

Tightening torque, see 11 11 4 AZ in 11 11 ENGINE BLOCK .

Scheme 505

Secure bolts (1) M6x30 (2 x).

Tightening torque, see 11 11 5 AZ in 11 11 ENGINE BLOCK .

Installation

Insert timing chains.

Scheme 506

Insert gear (2) for oil pump drive.

Tighten bolt (1).

Scheme 507

Secure special tool 11 5 331 with bolts (1).

Push special tool 11 7 231 onto special tool 11 5 331 in direction of arrow.

Installation

Remove support ring from shaft seal.

Push radial shaft seal (1) uniformly by way of fitting aid 11 7 231 onto special tool 11 5 331.

Position shaft seal approx. 5 mm before crankcase.

Remove special tool 11 7 231.

Press in radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 11 5 332 and 11 5 333.

Install special tool 11 5 311 with bolts (1).

Position support ring (1) with radial shaft seal (2) on special tool 11 5 311.

Push radial shaft seal (2) uniformly in direction of arrow over support ring onto special tool 11 5 311.

Position shaft seal (1) approx. 5 mm before crankcase.

Remove support ring (2).

Note. Support ring (2) is no longer needed.

Press in radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 11 5 312 and 11 5 313.

Drive both injector nozzles with special tool 11 9 360 on left and right into crankcase.

Installation

Always replace injector nozzles.

Scheme 508

Installation

Use PRIMER 1.5 AND LIQUID SEALING COMPOUND 1.6 .

Prepare liquid sealing compound (2) in special tool 11 4 370.

Screw on nozzle (1) for injecting liquid sealing compound.

Scheme 509

Press sealing compound nozzle in direction of arrow onto nozzle at 90°.

Slowly and evenly insert liquid sealing compound (1) with special tool 11 4 370 in direction of arrow.

Scheme 510

Stop (seal off) escaping liquid sealing compound with PRIMER (2) 1.5 at outlet bore (1).

The procedure is identical as on the rear radial shaft seal.

Scheme 511

Assemble engine.

11 21 571 Replacing grooved ball bearings in crankshaft (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «CLUTCH»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/manual-trans/#manual-transmission-repair-e90) .

Remove grooved ball bearing with special tool 11 2 340 in conjunction with special tool 11 2 016.

Scheme 512

Installation

Replace guide bearing.

Drive in guide bearing as far as it will go with special tools 11 2 350 and 005500 MANDREL .

Scheme 513

Assemble engine.

11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «TRANSMISSION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/manual-trans/#manual-transmission-repair-e90) .
2. Remove «CLUTCH»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/clutches-manual-hydraulic/#clutch-repair-e90__21-21-500-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Secure flywheel (1) with special tools 11 9 263 and 11 9 260 HOLDER .

Scheme 514

Release flywheel screws with special tool 11 4 180.

Tightening torque: 11 22 1AZ .

Scheme 515

Assemble engine.

11 22 513 Replacing roller bearing for dual-mass flywheel

Note. Flywheel removed!

Position special tool 11 2 010 in roller bearing.

Twist out roller bearing with special tool 11 2 343.

Scheme 516

Assemble special tools 11 2 350 and 005500 MANDREL .

Drive in roller bearing with special tools 11 2 350 and 005500 MANDREL in direction of arrow as far as it will go.

Scheme 517

Assemble engine.

11 23 010 Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-035-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. Remove A/C compressor «DRIVE BELT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-28-060-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
3. Remove alternator «DRIVE BELT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-28-010-replacing-alternator-drive) .

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) with belt pulley (3).

Scheme 518

Note. Engine or transmission removed.

Secure special tool 119260 HOLDER to flywheel (1).

Screw in special tool 11 9 263 with bolt (2) on crankcase.

Scheme 519

Release screws (2).

Remove vibration damper (1).

Tightening torque: 11 23 1AZ .

Scheme 520

Note. Engine or transmission installed.

Attach special tool 11 0 280 to vibration damper.

Support special tool 11 0 280 on holder (1).

Release all anti-fatigue bolts (2).

Installation

Replace stress bolts.

Scheme 521

Support special tool 11 0 280 on holder (2).

Tighten anti-fatigue bolts (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Tightening torque: 11 23 1AZ .

Scheme 522

Assemble engine.

11 24 571 Replacing all connecting rod bearings (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove all «PISTONS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-25-530-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Install new conrod bearing shells.

Installation

Install one blue (1) and one red (2) bearing shell in each conrod.

Install all PISTONS .

Scheme 523

Note. Check connecting rod bearing clearance.

Piston in BDC position.

Place special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage model PG 1) on oil-free crankshaft.

Place bearing caps in position, making sure that matching numbers are paired.

Scheme 524

Use the old conrod bearing bolts to check conrod clearance.

Tighten down conrod bolts with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Tightening torque: 11 24 1AZ .

Scheme 525

Remove conrod bearing cap and read off bearing clearance at width of pinched plastic thread on measuring scale.

Conrod bearing clearance: Refer to TECHNICAL DATA .

1. Remove plastic thread.
2. Lubricate crankshaft and bearing shells.
3. Install new conrod bolts and tighten down.

Tightening torque: 11 24 1AZ .

Scheme 526

Assemble engine.

11 25 530 Removing and installing/replacing all pistons (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «ENGINE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-00-050-removing-and-installing) .
2. Mount engine on «assembly stand (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__mounting-engine-on-assembly-stand-s65) .
3. Remove «INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing) .
4. Remove cylinder head on left and right . See «1112105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-105-removing-and-installing) or «1112106 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-106-removing-and-installing) .
5. Remove «ENGINE OIL SUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-13-000-removing-and-installing) .
6. Remove «OIL PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-41-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
7. Remove «OIL SUCTION PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-41-050-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

It is not possible to adjust the nozzles.

Oil nozzle (2) must be replaced if it is maladjusted or bent.

Note. Graphic shows crankshaft removed.

Release screws (1).

Remove holder for oil pipes.

Scheme 527

Release connecting rod bolts (1) with special tool 12 2 100.

Remove connecting rod bearing cap with bearing shell.

Scheme 528

Special tool 11 5 250 without locating rod must be screwed in on the connecting rod at the bottom.

Special tool 11 5 250 with locating rod must be screwed in on the connecting rod at the top.

Scheme 529

Rotate crankshaft (1) in direction of arrow, risk of damage to special tool 11 5 250.

Remove piston with connecting rod and special tool 11 5 250.

Depiction of function on cylinders 1-4.

Scheme 530

Clamp special tool 11 5 341 in a vice.

Note. Piston and piston pin are optimized to each other.

There are two different inside diameters on the piston pin.

Screw matching special tool 11 5 342 into special tool 11 5 341.

Scheme 531

Secure piston (1) with connecting rod to special tool 11 5 341.

Scheme 532

Lever out piston circlip with special tool 11 4 492 in direction of arrow.

Scheme 533

If necessary, replace connecting rods.

Installation

The gudgeon pin must be able to be pressed through the liner by hand with little force and must not display any significant play.

Scheme 534

Measure piston installation clearance

Measure piston diameter with micrometer at measuring point A from bottom edge of piston and offset at 90° to the axis of the gudgeon pin.

Piston diameter at measuring point A.

Scheme 535

Adjust micrometer to cylinder bore of engine block. Set internal calliper on micrometer to zero. Measure bottom, center and top of cylinder bore in direction of travel and direction of engine rotation.

Diameter of cylinder bore.

Piston installation clearance.

Total permissible wear tolerance See ENGINE BLOCK, CYLINDER CRANKCASE S65 ; PISTONS WITH RINGS AND PINS S65 or PISTONS WITH RINGS AND PINS S65 .

If necessary, replace piston.

Scheme 536

Pay attention to elevation to direction of travel arrow.

Scheme 537

Make sure the connecting rod is in the correct installation position during preliminary installation.

On cylinders 6-10 the elevation (2) must point forwards with the arrow.

On cylinders 1-4 the elevation (1) must point rearwards against the arrow.

Valve pockets (E) point to inlet side.

Arrow direction is identical to direction of travel.

Scheme 538

On cylinders 5-8 the elevation must point forwards with the arrow.

On cylinders 1-4 the elevation (1) must point rearwards against the arrow.

Scheme 539

Installation

When installed, the two lugs on connecting rods (1 and 2) must point outwards.

Scheme 540

Secure piston (1) with connecting rod to special tool 11 5 341.

Installation

Insert piston circlip (2) so that opening points to window.

Insert piston circlip (2) into groove (1) of special tool 11 5 343.

Scheme 541

Note. Graphic shows N52.

Position special tool 11 5 343 with window to recess on piston (see arrow).

Scheme 542

Position special tool 11 5 343 with window to recess on piston (see arrow).

Scheme 543

Guide lug and aperture on special tool 11 5 343 must point to piston crown.

When special tools 11 5 343 and 11 5 344 are correctly positioned, the piston circlip must be driven in with a plastic hammer in the direction of the arrow.

Note. See graphic.

Scheme 544

Installation

Piston circlip (1) is correctly installed when the opening points upwards.

See graphic.

It must still be possible for piston pin to moved easily.

Scheme 545

Install all PISTON RINGS .

Install all BEARING SHELLS .

Screw special tool 11 5 250 into connecting rod.

Always screw in special tool 11 5 250 with rod to exhaust side.

Preinstall piston with piston rings in special tool 11 9 500.

Scheme 546

Insert piston with connecting rod in cylinder.

Insert piston so that arrow (direction of travel pointing forwards) on piston crown points to camshaft drive.

Piston cyl. 1-4 right side, cyl. 5-8 left side.

Press in piston with special tool 11 9 500.

Scheme 547

Note. Picture shows S85.

Arrow on piston crown must point to camshaft drive (direction of travel towards front).

Scheme 548

Scheme 549

Rotate crankshaft (1) in direction of arrow, risk of damage to special tool 11 5 250.

Insert piston with connecting rod and special tool 11 5 250.

Moisten connecting rod bearing shell and crankshaft journal slightly with engine oil.

Assemble connecting rod and crankshaft journal.

Remove special tool 11 5 250.

Install connecting rod bearing cap with bearing shell.

Secure connecting rod bolts (1) with special tools 12 2 100 and 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Tightening torque: 11 24 1AZ .

Assemble engine.

11 25 671 Replacing piston rings on all pistons (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove all «PISTONS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-25-530-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Remove piston rings with a piston-ring compressing pliers.

Note. It might not be possible to find the identification on used piston rings.

Put aside piston rings in correct sequence and installation position.

Scheme 550

Installation

Piston rings marked with "R" must point to piston crown.

Groove (2), plain compression ring.

Groove (3), stepped ring.

Groove (4), bevel-edged oil control ring.

Scheme 551

Piston ring (1), bevel-edged oil control ring.

Piston ring (2), stepped ring.

Piston ring (3), plain compression ring.

Scheme 552

Installation

Piston rings marked with "R" must point to piston crown.

Plain compression ring is marked with (R).

Stepped ring is marked with (R1).

Scheme 553

Measure AXIAL PLAY .

Scheme 554

Measure END CLEARANCE .

Scheme 555

Offset the contact points of the piston rings by approx. 120° to each other but do not position above the piston pin boss.

Note. See picture S85.

Scheme 556

Assemble engine.

11 28 060 Removing and installing/replacing belt tensioner for A/C compressor (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-035-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. Remove «A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-28-050-replacing-ac-compressor) .

Release screw (1).

Release screw for power steering high-pressure line.

Release screws (2).

Remove belt tensioner (3) with fixture.

Installation

Observe the installation direction if the belt tensioner is replaced individually.

The lettering TOP must point upwards.

Different idler pulleys for c.c.w.- and c.w.-rotating power steering pumps.

Tightening torque, see 11 28 1-2AZ .

Scheme 557

Assemble engine.

11 28 050 Replacing A/C compressor drive belt (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-tightening-torques-e90) .

Press down tensioning device (1) on damper in direction of arrow and hold.

Take off ribbed V-belt.

Installation

Observe direction of rotation if reusing the drive belt.

Ensure drive belt is in correct installation position.

Scheme 558

Press down tensioning device (1) on damper in direction of arrow and hold.

Take off ribbed V-belt.

Installation

Observe direction of rotation if reusing the drive belt.

Scheme 559

Ensure drive belt is in correct installation position.

Assemble engine.

11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove drive belt for A/C system.

Release cover (1) with a screwdriver.

Scheme 560

Press down tensioning device (1) with standard tool in direction of arrow.

Remove drive belt.

Installation

Observe direction of rotation if reusing the drive belt.

Make sure drive belt is installed in correct position.

Scheme 561

Assemble engine.

11 28 020 Replacing tensioning device for alternator drive belt (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
2. Remove A/C compressor drive belt.

Release screws (1).

Remove alternator drive belt.

Remove belt pulley (2) from coolant pump.

Scheme 562

Release screws (1 and 2).

Remove belt tensioner (3) with tensioning pulley.

Installation

Observe the installation direction if the belt tensioner is replaced individually.

The lettering TOP must point upwards.

Scheme 563

Assemble engine.

11 31 575 Adjusting camshaft timing (S65)

Release bolts (1) on cylinder bank 1.

Remove timing case cover (2).

Installation

Replace seal.

Scheme 564

Release bolts (1) on cylinder bank 2.

Remove timing case cover (2).

Installation

Replace seal.

Scheme 565

Before the crankshaft can be secured, the gauges 119970 GAUGE must be positioned on the camshafts.

Scheme 566

Rotate crankshaft at central bolt.

Position of inlet camshaft, cylinders 1-4.

Designation (E1) on dihedron points upwards.

Scheme 567

Position of exhaust camshaft, cylinders 1-4.

Designation (A1) on dihedron (1) points upwards.

Scheme 568

Rotate inlet camshaft with open-end wrench (1) with minimal effort at hexagon head in direction of arrow until special tool 11 9 972 can be attached.

Designation (E1) on dihedron points upwards.

Secure special tool 11 9 972 with bolts (2) on cylinder head to 10 Nm.

Scheme 569

Rotate exhaust camshaft with open-end wrench with minimal effort in direction of arrow until special tool 11 9 971 can be attached.

Designation (A1) on dihedron points upwards.

Secure special tool 11 9 971 with bolts (1) on cylinder head to 10 Nm.

Scheme 570

Release central bolt (1).

Release central bolt (2).

Installation

Replace central bolts (1 and 2).

Scheme 571

Scheme 572

Cylinders 1 to 4

Always start screwing on the inlet side.

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Scheme 573

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Scheme 574

Camshafts, cylinders 1-4, remain secured with special tool 119970 GAUGE .

Release special tool 11 5 320 and continue barring engine at central bolt 10° to firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Installation

This minimizes timing chain play.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320.

Scheme 575

Cylinders 1 to 4

Always start screwing on the inlet side.

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Position of inlet camshaft, cylinders 5-8.

Designation (E2) on dihedron points upwards.

Installation

If necessary, crank at crankshaft central bolt.

Scheme 576

Position of exhaust camshaft, cylinders 5-8.

Designation (A2) on dihedron points upwards.

Scheme 577

Secure inlet camshaft with special tool 11 9 971.

Secure exhaust camshaft with special tool 11 9 972.

Secure special tools 11 9 971 and 11 9 972 with bolts (1) on cylinder head to 10 Nm.

Scheme 578

Release central bolt (1).

Release central bolt (2).

Installation

Replace central bolts (1 and 2).

Scheme 579

Cylinders 5 to 8

Always start screwing on the inlet side.

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Scheme 580

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Scheme 581

Camshafts, cylinders 5-8, remain secured with special tool 119970 GAUGE .

Release special tool 11 5 320 and continue barring engine at central bolt 10° to firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Installation

This minimizes timing chain play.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320.

Cylinders 5 to 8

Always start screwing on the inlet side.

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Remove all special tools.

Remove all special tools.

Check TIMING .

Assemble engine.

11 31 072 Checking camshaft timing (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FAN COWL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-035-removing-and-installingreplacing) with electronic fan.
2. Remove left «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-005-removing-and-installingsealing) .
3. Remove right «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-006-removing-and-installingsealing)
4. Remove all «SPARK PLUGS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#engine-electrical-system-repair-e90__12-12-011-replacing-all-spark) .

10° before TDC (top dead center)

OT Top dead center

Crank engine at central bolt until the firing TDC position appears on the vibration damper.

Engine installed: Secure vibration damper in position with special tool 110480 MANDREL .

Engine removed: Secure vibration damper in position with special tool 11 5 320.

The lettering (A2 and E2) points upwards.

The positions of the cams on the exhaust camshaft point vertically upwards (see picture).

The positions of the cams on the inlet camshaft point at an angle downwards (see picture).

Scheme 582

Position special tool 11 9 972 on twin surface of exhaust camshaft (A2).

Position special tool 11 9 971 on twin surface of inlet camshaft (E2).

The timings are correctly set when special tool 119970 GAUGE rests without a gap on the cylinder head.

Permissible tolerance: A maximum gap of 1.0 mm is permitted on the non-contacting side of special tool 119970 GAUGE .

Scheme 583

Crank engine at central bolt until the firing TDC position appears on the vibration damper.

Engine installed: Secure vibration damper in position with special tool 110480 MANDREL .

Engine removed: Secure vibration damper in position with special tool 11 5 320.

The cams on cylinder no. 1 on the inlet camshaft point at an angle downwards (see picture).

The cams on cylinder no. 1 on the exhaust camshaft point at an angle downwards (see picture).

Scheme 584

Position special tool 11 9 971 on twin surface of inlet camshaft (E1).

Position special tool 11 9 972 on twin surface of exhaust camshaft (A1).

The timings are correctly set when special tool 119970 GAUGE rests without a gap on the cylinder head.

Permissible tolerance: A maximum gap of 1.0 mm is permitted on the non-contacting side of special tool 119970 GAUGE .

Adjust VALVE TIMING .

Scheme 585

Remove all special tools.

Assemble engine in reverse sequence to its disassembly.

11 31 032 Removing and installing or replacing left inlet camshafts (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-005-removing-and-installingsealing) .
2. Remove left «VANOS EXHAUST GEAR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-144-removing-and-installingreplacing)
3. Remove left «VANOS INLET GEAR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-142-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

E Intake camshaft

A Exhaust camshaft.

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Scheme 586

Release screws (1) from outside inwards in 1/2 turns.

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

Remove inlet camshaft for cylinders 5 to 8.

Scheme 587

Do not place timing chain in gearcase.

Secure timing chain (1) against falling down with a cable tie (3) to one screw (2).

Scheme 588

Check plain compression rings for damage and replace if necessary.

The plain compression rings have catches at the joint.

Press plain compression rings apart upwards and downwards and remove towards front.

Scheme 589

Insert inlet camshaft for cylinders 5 to 8.

Designation (E2) on dihedron points upwards.

Cams on cylinder no. 6 point upwards.

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Scheme 590

Installation

All bearing shells are assigned to one cylinder.

E and A from (1 to 8), e.g. E 5= inlet side on cylinder no. 5.

Arrow must point in direction of travel to chain drive.

Scheme 591

Release screws (1) from inside outwards in 1/2 turns.

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

Adjust VALVE TIMING .

Assemble engine.

11 31 036 Removing and installing/replacing left exhaust camshaft (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-005-removing-and-installingsealing) .
2. Remove left «VANOS EXHAUST GEAR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-144-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

E Intake camshaft

A Exhaust camshaft.

Remove bearing cap (2).

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Release screws (1) from outside inwards in 1/2 turns.

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Scheme 592

Check plain compression rings for damage and replace if necessary.

The plain compression rings have catches at the joint.

Press plain compression rings apart upwards and downwards and remove towards front.

Insert exhaust camshaft for cylinders 5 to 8.

Designation (A 2) on dihedron points upwards.

Cams (1) on cylinder no. 5 point upwards.

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Note. Picture shows S85.

Scheme 593

Installation

All bearing shells are assigned to one cylinder.

E and A from (1 to 8), e.g. E 5= inlet side on cylinder no. 5.

Arrow must point in direction of travel to chain drive.

Release screws (1) from inside outwards in 1/2 turns.

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Adjust VALVE TIMING .

Assemble engine.

11 31 094 Removing and installing/replacing left hydraulic chain tensioner (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove left «INTAKE FILTER HOUSING»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-repair-e90__13-71-000-removing-and-installingreplacing)
2. Remove «INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing) .

Release chain tensioner (1).

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ .

Scheme 594

Assemble engine.

11 31 038 Removing and installing/replacing right exhaust camshaft (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove right «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-006-removing-and-installingsealing) .
2. Remove right «VANOS EXHAUST GEAR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-150-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

E Intake camshaft

A Exhaust camshaft.

Remove bearing caps.

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Release screws (1) from outside inwards in 1/2 turns.

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

Remove exhaust camshaft for cylinders 1 to 4.

Scheme 595

Check plain compression rings for damage and replace if necessary.

The plain compression rings have catches at the joint.

Press plain compression rings apart upwards and downwards and remove towards front.

Insert exhaust camshaft for cylinders 1 to 4.

Designation (A1) on dihedron points upwards.

Cams on cylinder no. 4 point upwards.

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Scheme 596

Installation

All bearing shells are assigned to one cylinder.

E and A from (1 to 8), e.g. A 1= exhaust side on 1st cylinder.

Arrow (1) must point in direction of travel to chain drive.

Scheme 597

Release screws (1) from inside outwards in 1/2 turns.

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

Adjust valve timing.

Assemble engine.

11 31 095 Removing and installing/replacing right hydraulic chain tensioner (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «EXPANSION TANK»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-100-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. Unfasten both «A/C LINES»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#heating-and-air-conditioning-repair-e90__64-52-521-replacing-ac-system) on A/C compressor.

Release chain tensioner (1).

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ .

Scheme 598

Assemble engine.

11 31 034 Removing and installing/replacing right inlet camshaft (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove right «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-006-removing-and-installingsealing) .
2. Remove right «VANOS EXHAUST GEAR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-150-removing-and-installingreplacing)
3. Remove right «VANOS INLET GEAR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-148-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

E Intake camshaft

A Exhaust camshaft.

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Note. Illustration shows cylinders 5-8.

Release screws (1) from outside inwards in 1/2 turns.

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Scheme 599

Check plain compression rings for damage and replace if necessary.

The plain compression rings have catches at the joint.

Press plain compression rings apart upwards and downwards and remove towards front.

Insert inlet camshaft (1) for cylinders 1 to 4.

Designation (E1) on dihedron points upwards.

Cams on cylinders (1 and 3) point upwards at an angle.

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Scheme 600

Installation

All bearing shells are assigned to one cylinder.

E and A from (1 to 8), e.g. E 1= inlet side on 1st cylinder.

Arrow (1) must point in direction of travel to chain drive.

Scheme 601

Release screws (1) from inside outwards in 1/2 turns.

Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

Installation

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.

Adjust valve timing.

Assemble engine.

11 31 051 Replacing both timing chains (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove all VANOS gears . See «1136142 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT INLET VANOS GEAR (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-142-removing-and-installingreplacing) ; «1136144 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT EXHAUST VANOS GEAR (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-144-removing-and-installingreplacing) ; «1136148 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT INLET VANOS GEAR (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-148-removing-and-installingreplacing) or «1136150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT EXHAUST VANOS GEAR (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-36-150-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. Remove «RADIAL SHAFT SEAL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-14-005-replacing-front-crankshaft) at front.
3. Remove «OIL PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-41-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
4. Remove «OIL RETURN PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-41-050-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
5. Remove «OIL FILTER HOUSING»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-42-020-removing-and-installing) .

Release screw plug (1) on bank 1.

Tightening torque: 11 12 4AZ .

Release screw plugs (1).

Tightening torque: 11 11 6AZ .

Release screw (2).

Remove intermediate piece (3) without gearwheel towards front.

Scheme 602

Arrangement of gearwheel and intermediate piece

Gearwheel (1) with dowel pin.

Intermediate piece (2).

Central bolt (3).

Scheme 603

Note. Bearing pin (1) is only inserted.

Bearing pin (2) for two tensioning rails.

Remove bearing pin with special tool 11 5 290.

Tightening torque: 11 31 2AZ .

Scheme 604

Note. Bearing pin (1) is only inserted.

Screw in special tool 11 5 292 at bearing pin (1) and pull out.

Scheme 605

Remove bearing pin with special tool 11 5 290.

Tightening torque: 11 31 2AZ .

Arrangement of both timing chains

1. Timing chain, bank 2.
2. Timing chain, bank 2.
3. Guide rail, bank 1.
4. Timing chain, bank 1.
5. Tensioning rail, bank 1.
6. Bearing pin, inserted type.
7. Bearing pin for two tensioning and guide rails.
8. Bearing pin, screwed type.
9. Guide rail, bank 2.

Scheme 606

Remove timing chain, bank 2.

Remove timing chain, bank 1.

Scheme 607

Assemble engine.

11 33 062 Removing and installing/replacing all HVCA (hydraulic valve clearance adjustment) elements (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove inlet camshaft . See «1131032 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT INLET CAMSHAFTS (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-31-032-removing-and-installing) or «1131034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT INLET CAMSHAFT (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-31-034-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. Remove exhaust camshaft See «1131036 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-31-036-removing-and-installingreplacing) or «1131038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-31-038-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Remove HVCA element (1) in upward direction.

Installation

Turning lock (2) on cylinder head.

Scheme 608

Check surface (1) of HVCA element for damage.

Installation

Turning lock (2) on HVCA element.

Scheme 609

Installation

Check valve keys (1) for correct seating.

Check turning lock (2) on cylinder head for damage.

Scheme 610

Assemble engine.

11 34 552 Removing and installing/replacing all valves (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove «cylinder head cover and cylinder heads»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90) on left and right.
3. Remove all «SPARK PLUGS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#engine-electrical-system-repair-e90__12-12-011-replacing-all-spark) .
4. If necessary, remove and install engine.

Note. Place cylinder head (1) on special tool 11 9 001.

Prepare special tool 11 9 006 with special tool 11 9 008.

Note. Picture shows S85.

Scheme 611

Insert aluminum profile rail (1) and align.

Secure eccentric clamping levers (2 and 3).

Scheme 612

Special tool 11 5 281 for removing valve keys.

Special tool 11 5 282 for installing valve keys.

Scheme 613

Unscrew valve cage from special tool 11 5 281.

Special tool 11 9 951 (1 to 3) must be replaced.

Scheme 614

Remove all washers of special tool 11 5 281 (S85).

Insert special tool 11 9 951 in correct order.

Insert washer (1) with collar facing down in valve cage (2).

Scheme 615

Insert felt washer (2) with smooth side facing down in valve cage (1).

Scheme 616

Insert washer (3) in valve cage (1).

Screw down special tool 11 5 281 with inserted special tool 11 9 951 again.

Scheme 617

Modify special tool 11 5 281 with special tool 11 9 951.

Scheme 618

Adjust special tool 11 9 009 so that special tool 11 5 281 can press vertically onto the valve spring.

Scheme 619

Note. Special tool 11 5 281 incorporates a lever (1) which is tensioned with a spring.

Press down valve spring with special tool 11 9 009 and keep pressed.

Pretension lever (1) in direction of arrow.

Release lever (1) in tensioned position.

The valve keys still installed are thus forced out and drop into the working chamber of special tool 11 5 281.

Scheme 620

Repeat the operation several times if necessary until all the valve keys are forced out.

Pull back lever on special tool 11 5 281.

Valve keys (1) can now be ejected from the working chamber (2).

Scheme 621

Remove special tool 11 9 006.

All the engine valves are now accessible.

Installation

Set the engine valves down in neat and tidy order if they are to be reused.

Check valve seat for damage.

Note. Picture shows S85.

Press valve key (1) in direction of arrow into special tool 11 9 953.

Scheme 622

Secure valve keys (1).

Scheme 623

Unscrew valve cage from special tool 11 5 282.

Special tool 11 9 952 must be replaced.

Scheme 624

Remove insert washer of special tool 11 5 282 (S85).

Insert special tool 11 9 952 in correct order.

Insert special tool 11 9 952 with taper facing up in valve cage (1) (see arrow).

Scheme 625

Press valve keys into special tool 11 9 953 with special tool 11 5 283.

Note. Picture shows S85.

Scheme 626

Press valve keys in direction of arrow into special tool 11 5 282 with special tool 11 9 953.

Scheme 627

Make sure valve keys (1) are correctly positioned.

Special tool 11 5 282 is prepared.

Scheme 628

Press down special tool 11 5 282 with special tool 11 9 009 in direction of arrow.

Installation

Both valve keys are now pressed into their initial positions.

Scheme 629

Installation

Check that valve keys are in correct installation position.

Assemble engine.

11 34 715 Replacing all valve springs (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «cylinder head»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90) .
2. Remove all «HVCA»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-33-062-removing-and-installingreplacing) elements.

Note. Place cylinder head (1) with cylinder head bolts on special tool 11 9 001.

Prepare special tool 11 9 006 with special tool 11 9 008.

Note. Picture shows S85.

Insert aluminum profile rail (1) and align.

Secure eccentric clamping levers (2 and 3) in direction of arrow.

Special tool 11 5 281 for removing valve keys.

Special tool 11 5 282 for installing valve keys.

Special tool 11 9 953 for securing valve keys.

Unscrew valve cage from special tool 11 5 281.

Special tool 11 9 951 (1 to 3) must be replaced.

Remove all washers of special tool 11 5 281 (S85).

Insert special tool 11 9 951 in correct order.

Insert washer (1) with collar facing down in valve cage (2).

Insert felt washer (2) with smooth side facing down in valve cage (1).

Insert washer (3) in valve cage (1).

Screw down special tool 11 5 281 with inserted special tool 11 9 951 again.

Modify special tool 11 5 281 with special tool 11 9 951.

Adjust special tool 11 9 009 so that special tool 11 5 281 can press vertically onto the valve spring.

Note. Lever (1) on special tool 11 5 281 is tensioned with a spring.

Press down valve spring with special tool 11 5 281 and keep pressed.

Pretension lever (1) in direction of arrow.

Release lever (1) in tensioned position.

The valve keys still installed are thus forced out and drop into the working chamber of special tool 11 5 281.

Repeat the operation several times if necessary until all the valve keys are forced out.

Pull back lever on special tool 11 5 281.

Valve keys (1) can now be ejected from the working chamber (2).

Note. Lower spring plate (1). Progressive valve spring (2). Upper spring plate (3).

Installation

Incorrect installation is not possible.

Scheme 630

Insert lower spring plate (1).

Scheme 631

Press valve key (1) in direction of arrow into special tool 11 9 953.

Secure valve keys (1).

Press valve keys into special tool 11 5 282 with special tool 11 9 953.

Note. Picture shows S85.

Press valve keys into special tool 11 5 282 with special tool 11 9 953.

Special tool 11 5 282 is prepared for installation.

Installation

Positioning of valve keys (1).

Press down special tool 11 5 282 with special tool 11 9 009 in direction of arrow.

Installation

Both valve keys are now pressed into their initial positions.

Installation

Check that valve keys (1) are in correct installation position.

Assemble engine.

11 34 560 Replacing all valve stem seals (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove cylinder head See «1112105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-105-removing-and-installing) or «1112106 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-106-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove all «VALVE SPRINGS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-34-715-replacing-all-valve) .

Remove valve stem seal with special tool 11 1 480 in direction of arrow.

Scheme 632

Installation

Attach the mounting sleeve (1) supplied with the new part to the valve stem.

Scheme 633

Attach valve stem seal (2) over mounting sleeve (1).

Scheme 634

Press on valve stem seal with special tool 11 5 270 in direction of arrow as far as it will go.

Scheme 635

Assemble engine.

11 36 144 Removing and installing/replacing left exhaust VANOS gear (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove right «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-005-removing-and-installingsealing)

Release bolts (1) on cylinder bank 2.

Remove timing case cover (2).

Installation

Replace seal.

Crank engine at central bolt.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320 in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Position of inlet camshafts, cyl. 5-8, in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Dihedron of inlet camshafts is vertical to cylinder axis, letters/numbers on camshafts point upwards (E2).

Position of exhaust camshafts, cyl. 5-8, in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Dihedron of camshafts is vertical to cylinder axis, letters/numbers on camshafts point upwards (A2).

Place special tool 11 9 971 on inlet camshaft.

Designation (E2) on dihedron points upwards.

Place special tool 11 9 972 on exhaust camshaft.

Designation (A2) on dihedron points upwards.

Secure special tools 11 9 971 and 11 9 972 with bolts (1) on cylinder head to 10 Nm.

Align gearwheels on exhaust adjustment unit with special tool 11 5 370.

Scheme 636

Insert M5x10 hexagon socket screw on VANOS gear.

Scheme 637

Note. Picture shows cylinders 1-4.

Installation

Replace central bolts (1 and 2).

Installation

If the hexagon socket screw is released or forgotten by mistake, the gear teeth can be readjusted with special tool 11 5 370.

Screw in knurled screw on special tool 11 5 370 until gearwheel (1) lines up with bore (see arrow) on thread.

Failure to tension the exhaust VANOS gear (1) will result in rattling noises at idle.

Scheme 638

Note. Picture shows (S85).

Installation

Check O-ring (1) on VANOS gear, replace if necessary.

Scheme 639

Installation

Coat contact face of new central bolt (1) with copper paste.

Scheme 640

Position VANOS adjustment unit on camshaft.

Hexagon socket screw points upwards.

Insert central bolts (1 and 2) and screw with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

1. Joining 10 Nm
2. Joining 20 Nm
3. Settling torque 80 Nm
4. Torsion angle 200°
5. Unscrew central bolt.
6. Joining 10 Nm

Scheme 641

Remove hexagon socket screw (1) or special tool 11 5 370.

Note. Picture shows cylinders 1-4.

Camshafts, cylinders 5-8, remain secured with special tool 119970 GAUGE .

Release special tool 11 5 320 and continue barring engine at central bolt 10° to firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Installation

This minimizes timing chain and gearwheel play.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320.

Cylinders 5 to 8

Always start screwing on the inlet side.

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Remove all special tools.

Check TIMING , cylinders (5 to 8).

Assemble engine.

11 36 142 Removing and installing/replacing left inlet VANOS gear (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove left «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-005-removing-and-installingsealing) .

Release bolts (1) on cylinder bank 2.

Remove timing case cover (2).

Installation

Replace seal.

Crank engine at central bolt.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320 in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Position of inlet camshafts, cyl. 5-8, in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Dihedron of inlet camshafts is vertical to cylinder axis, letters/numbers on camshafts point upwards (E2).

Position of exhaust camshafts, cyl. 5-8, in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Dihedron of camshafts is vertical to cylinder axis, letters/numbers on camshafts point upwards (A2).

Place special tool 11 9 971 on inlet camshaft.

Designation (E2) on dihedron points upwards.

Place special tool 11 9 972 on exhaust camshaft.

Designation (A2) on dihedron points upwards.

Secure special tools 11 9 971 and 11 9 972 with bolts (1) on cylinder head to 10 Nm.

Align gearwheels on exhaust adjustment unit with special tool 11 5 370.

Insert M5x10 hexagon socket screw on VANOS gear.

Note. Picture shows cylinders 1-4.

Installation

Replace central bolt (2).

Remove exhaust adjustment unit (1).

Scheme 642

Installation

If the hexagon socket screw is released or forgotten by mistake, the gear teeth can be readjusted with special tool 11 5 370.

Screw in knurled screw on special tool 11 5 370 until gearwheel (1) lines up with bore (see arrow) on thread.

Failure to tension the exhaust VANOS gear (1) will result in rattling noises at idle.

Note. Picture shows (S85).

Installation

Check O-ring (1) on VANOS gear, replace if necessary.

Release chain tensioner (1).

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ .

Release central bolt (1).

Installation

Replace central bolt (1).

Remove inlet adjustment unit (2).

Scheme 643

Open plug (1).

Installation

Replace seal.

Tightening torque: 11 12 4AZ .

Scheme 644

Secure screw connection against falling out with special tool 11 5 292.

Release screw connection at chain guide with special tool 11 5 291.

Scheme 645

Remove inlet adjustment unit.

Lay timing chain (1) on inlet camshaft.

Scheme 646

EIN Inlet adjustment unit

AUS Exhaust adjustment unit

Scheme 647

Installation

Coat contact face of new central bolt (1) with copper paste.

Position VANOS adjustment unit on camshaft.

Hexagon socket screw points upwards.

Insert central bolts (1 and 2) without play.

Remove hexagon socket screw (1) or special tool 11 5 370.

Note. Picture shows cylinders 1-4.

Secure timing chain tensioning rail.

Install chain tensioner (1).

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ .

Insert central bolt (1) and screw with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

1. Joining 10 Nm
2. Joining 20 Nm
3. Settling torque 80 Nm
4. Torsion angle 200°
5. Unscrew central bolt.
6. Joining 10 Nm

Insert central bolt (2) and screw with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

1. Joining 10 Nm
2. Joining 20 Nm
3. Settling torque 80 Nm
4. Torsion angle 200°
5. Unscrew central bolt.
6. Joining 10 Nm

Camshafts, cylinders 5-8, remain secured with special tool 119970 GAUGE .

Release special tool 11 5 320 and continue barring engine at central bolt 10° to firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Installation

This minimizes timing chain and gearwheel play.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320.

Cylinders 5 to 8

Always start screwing on the inlet side.

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Remove all special tools.

Check TIMING , cylinders (5 to 8).

Assemble engine.

11 41 050 Removing and installing/replacing oil suction pump (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «ENGINE OIL SUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-13-000-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove «OIL PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-41-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque. 11 41 3AZ .

Remove oil pump (2).

Scheme 648

Replacing gear wheels

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «VIBRATION DAMPER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-23-010-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. Remove «RADIAL SHAFT SEAL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-14-005-replacing-front-crankshaft) at front.

Mount special tool 11 6 254 on crankcase.

Secure special tool 11 6 252 with magnetic base to special tool 11 6 254.

Note. Special tool 11 6 254 can only be secured to the crankcase with one screw.

Picture shows (S85).

Scheme 649

Align special tool 11 6 251 with its measuring shaft (2) vertically to gearwheel (1).

Turn oil suction pump gearwheel (1) to stop.

Scheme 650

Set special tool 11 6 251 to zero.

Turn oil suction pump gearwheel (1) in direction of arrow to stop.

Scheme 651

Backlash on oil suction pump min. 0.06 to max. 0.08 mm.

If necessary, correct oil suction pump adjustment.

Scheme 652

Adjust oil suction pump (2) with a rubber mallet on pump housing in direction of arrow.

Tightening torque 11 41 3AZ .

Scheme 653

Assemble engine.

11 36 150 Removing and installing/replacing right exhaust VANOS gear (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove right «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-006-removing-and-installingsealing)

Release bolts (1) on cylinder bank 2.

Remove timing case cover (2).

Installation

Replace seal.

Crank engine at central bolt.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320 in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Position of inlet camshafts, cyl. 1-4, in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Dihedron of inlet camshafts is vertical to cylinder axis, letters/numbers on camshafts point upwards (E1).

Position of exhaust camshafts, cyl. 1-4, in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Dihedron of camshafts is vertical to cylinder axis, letters/numbers (A1) on camshafts (1) point upwards.

Rotate inlet camshaft with open-end wrench (1) with minimal effort at hexagon head in direction of arrow until special tool 11 9 972 can be attached.

Designation (E1) on dihedron points upwards.

Secure special tool 11 9 972 with bolts (2) on cylinder head to 10 Nm.

Rotate exhaust camshaft with open-end wrench (1) with minimal effort at hexagon head in direction of arrow until special tool 11 9 971 can be attached.

Designation (A1) on dihedron points upwards.

Secure special tool 11 9 972 with bolts (2) on cylinder head to 10 Nm.

Align gearwheels on exhaust adjustment unit with special tool 11 5 370.

Scheme 654

Insert M5x10 hexagon socket screw on VANOS gear.

Release central bolts (1 and 2).

Installation

Replace central bolts (1 and 2).

Installation

If the hexagon socket screw is released or forgotten by mistake, the gear teeth can be readjusted with special tool 11 5 370.

Screw in knurled screw on special tool 11 5 370 until gearwheel (1) lines up with bore (see arrow) on thread.

Failure to tension the exhaust VANOS gear (1) will result in rattling noises at idle.

Note. Picture shows (S85).

Installation

Check O-ring (1) on VANOS gear, replace if necessary.

Installation

Coat contact face of new central bolt (1) with copper paste.

Position VANOS adjustment unit on camshaft.

Hexagon socket screw points upwards.

Insert central bolt (1) and screw with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

1. Joining 10 Nm
2. Joining 20 Nm
3. Settling torque 80 Nm
4. Torsion angle 200°
5. Unscrew central bolt.
6. Joining 10 Nm

Insert central bolt (1) and screw with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

1. Joining 10 Nm
2. Joining 20 Nm
3. Settling torque 80 Nm
4. Torsion angle 200°
5. Unscrew central bolt.
6. Joining 10 Nm

Remove hexagon socket screw (1) or special tool 11 5 370.

Note. Picture shows cylinders 1-4.

Camshafts, cylinders 5-8, remain secured with special tool 119970 GAUGE .

Release special tool 11 5 320 and continue barring engine at central bolt 10° to firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Installation

This minimizes timing chain and gearwheel play.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320.

Cylinders 5 to 8

Always start screwing on the inlet side.

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Remove all special tools.

Check TIMING , bank 1, cylinders (1 to 4).

Assemble engine.

11 36 148 Removing and installing/replacing right inlet VANOS gear (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove right «CYLINDER HEAD COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-12-006-removing-and-installingsealing)

Release bolts (1) on cylinder bank 2.

Remove timing case cover (2).

Installation

Replace seal.

Crank engine at central bolt.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320 in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Position of inlet camshafts, cyl. 1-4, in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Dihedron of inlet camshafts is vertical to cylinder axis, letters/numbers on camshafts point upwards (E1).

Position of exhaust camshafts, cyl. 1-4, in firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Dihedron of camshafts is vertical to cylinder axis, letters/numbers (A1) on camshafts (1) point upwards.

Rotate inlet camshaft with open-end wrench (1) with minimal effort at hexagon head in direction of arrow until special tool 11 9 972 can be attached.

Designation (E1) on dihedron points upwards.

Secure special tool 11 9 972 with bolts (2) on cylinder head to 10 Nm.

Rotate exhaust camshaft with open-end wrench (1) with minimal effort at hexagon head in direction of arrow until special tool 11 9 971 can be attached.

Designation (A1) on dihedron points upwards.

Secure special tool 11 9 972 with bolts (2) on cylinder head to 10 Nm.

Align gearwheels on exhaust adjustment unit with special tool 11 5 370.

Insert M5x10 hexagon socket screw on VANOS gear.

Release central bolt (1).

Installation

Replace central bolt (1).

Remove exhaust adjustment unit

Installation

If the hexagon socket screw is released or forgotten by mistake, the gear teeth can be readjusted with special tool 11 5 370.

Screw in knurled screw on special tool 11 5 370 until gearwheel (1) lines up with bore (see arrow) on thread.

Failure to tension the exhaust VANOS gear (1) will result in rattling noises at idle.

Note. Picture shows (S85).

Installation

Check O-ring (1) on VANOS gear, replace if necessary.

Release chain tensioner (1).

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ

Release central bolt (1).

Installation

Replace central bolt (1).

Remove inlet adjustment unit (2).

Scheme 655

Lay timing chain (1) on inlet camshaft (2).

Scheme 656

EIN Inlet adjustment unit

AUS Exhaust adjustment unit

Installation

Coat contact face of new central bolt (1) with copper paste.

Position inlet adjustment unit with timing chain on inlet camshaft.

Screw in central bolt (2) hand-tight.

Position exhaust adjustment unit on exhaust camshaft.

Hexagon socket screw points upwards.

Screw in central bolt (1) hand-tight.

Install chain tensioner (1).

Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ

Screw in central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

1. Joining 10 Nm
2. Joining 20 Nm
3. Settling torque 80 Nm
4. Torsion angle 200°
5. Unscrew central bolt.
6. Joining 10 Nm

Insert central bolt (1) and screw with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

1. Joining 10 Nm
2. Joining 20 Nm
3. Settling torque 80 Nm
4. Torsion angle 200°
5. Unscrew central bolt.
6. Joining 10 Nm

Remove hexagon socket screw (1) or special tool 11 5 370.

Release special tool 11 5 320 and continue barring engine at central bolt 10° to firing TDC position of cylinder no. 1.

Installation

This minimizes timing chain and gearwheel play.

Secure crankshaft with special tool 11 5 320.

Cylinders 1 to 4

Always start screwing on the inlet side.

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Secure central bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .

Remove all special tools.

Check TIMING , bank 1, cylinders (1 to 4).

Assemble engine.

11 36 715 Removing and installing/replacing solenoid valves on left VANOS adjustment unit (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing) .

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Release screw (1).

Remove solenoid valve (3), exhaust adjustment.

Installation

Replace O-rings.

Scheme 657

Release screw (1).

Unfasten plug connection.

Remove solenoid valve (2), inlet adjustment.

Installation

Replace O-ring.

Scheme 658

Assemble engine.

Perform VANOS test.

11 36 720 Removing and installing/replacing solenoid valves on right VANOS adjustment unit (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «INTAKE MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing) (inlet solenoid valve only).

Disconnect plug connection (2) on solenoid valve for exhaust adjustment.

Release screw (1).

Remove exhaust solenoid valve.

Installation

Replace O-rings.

Scheme 659

Disconnect plug connection on solenoid valve for inlet adjustment.

Release screws (1).

Remove inlet solenoid valve (2).

Installation

Replace O-ring.

Scheme 660

Assemble engine.

Perform VANOS test.

11 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil pump (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «OIL PAN»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-13-000-removing-and-installing)

Release screws (1).

Release screws (2).

Installation

Replace screws.

Clean threads before installation.

Scheme 661

Release screw (1).

Release screw (2).

Detach oil pipes from oil pump.

Scheme 662

Release screw (1).

Detach oil pipes from oil pump.

Scheme 663

Detach oil pipes (1 and 2) from oil pump.

Installation

Replace sealing rings.

To facilitate fitting, apply a light coating of engine oil to sealing rings.

Clean all sealing surfaces.

Scheme 664

Slacken nut (1).

Installation

If reusing the sprocket wheel, check dihedron for damage and if necessary replace.

Replace microencapsulated nut (1).

Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ .

Scheme 665

Release screw (1).

Release screw (2).

Fold sliding rail (3) downwards.

Scheme 666

Remove sprocket wheel (1) from shaft.

Scheme 667

Remove piston (1) in direction of arrow.

Scheme 668

Installation

Arrangement, chain tensioner, oil pump.

1. Base valve
2. Spring
3. Piston

Scheme 669

Release screws (1) on oil pump (2).

Scheme 670

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

Scheme 671

Assemble engine.

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «ENGINE OIL SUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-13-000-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove «OIL PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-41-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque, see 11 41 3AZ .

Remove oil pump (2).

Replacing gear wheels

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «VIBRATION DAMPER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-23-010-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. Remove «RADIAL SHAFT SEAL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-14-005-replacing-front-crankshaft) at front.

Mount special tool 11 6 254 on crankcase.

Secure special tool 11 6 252 with magnetic base to special tool 11 6 254.

Note. Special tool 11 6 254 can only be secured to the crankcase with one screw.

Picture shows (S85).

Align special tool 11 6 251 with its measuring shaft (2) vertically to gearwheel (1).

Turn oil suction pump gearwheel (1) to stop.

Set special tool 11 6 251 to zero.

Turn oil suction pump gearwheel (1) in direction of arrow to stop.

Backlash on oil suction pump min. 0.06 to max. 0.08 mm.

If necessary, correct oil suction pump adjustment.

Adjust oil suction pump (2) with a rubber mallet on pump housing in direction of arrow.

Tightening torque 11 41 3AZ .

Assemble engine.

11 42 020 Removing and installing, sealing/replacing main flow oil filter (S65)

Recycling

Catch and dispose of engine oil with suitable equipment.

Note national regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove fan cowl with electronic fan.
2. Remove front underbody protection.
3. Remove A/C system «DRIVE BELT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-28-010-replacing-alternator-drive) .
4. Remove water pump «BELT PULLEY»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-51-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
5. Remove coolant hoses.
6. Remove «VIBRATION DAMPER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-23-010-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
7. Release «POWER STEERING PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-and-wheel-alignment-repair-e90__32-41-060-removing-and-installing) and lay to one side (do not open pressure lines).

Release oil filter cover (1).

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

Release nuts (1 and 4).

Tightening torque: 11 42 3AZ

Detach lines (2 and 3).

Installation

Replace O-rings.

Release screws (1).

Release screws (2).

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque: 11 42 2AZ

Lift out oil filter housing.

Scheme 672

Installation

Replace seal (1).

Scheme 673

Assemble engine.

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface.

Allow engine at normal operating temperature to run for 3 minutes with increased revs (min. 1000/max. 1500 RPM).

Read off engine oil level in instrument cluster or on Control Display.

Top up engine oil if necessary.

11 42 080 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure hose - feed - (S65)

Recycling

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil with suitable equipment.

Note national regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FAN COWL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-035-removing-and-installingreplacing) with electronic fan.
2. Remove front «UNDERBODY PROTECTION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-47-490-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Slacken nut (1).

Disconnect oil line (2).

Installation

Replace O-ring.

Slacken nut (1).

Unclip bracket (2).

Scheme 674

Slacken nut (1).

Disconnect oil line (2).

Installation

Replace O-ring.

Scheme 675

Assemble engine.

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface.

Allow engine at normal operating temperature to run for 3 minutes with increased revs (min. 1000/max. 1500 RPM).

Read off engine oil level in instrument cluster or on Control Display.

11 42 085 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure hose - return - (S65)

Recycling

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil with suitable equipment.

Note national regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FAN COWL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-035-removing-and-installingreplacing) with electronic fan.
2. Remove front «UNDERBODY PROTECTION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-47-490-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Slacken nut (4).

Disconnect oil line (3).

Installation

Replace O-ring.

Slacken nut (1).

Unclip retainer (2).

Slacken nut (1).

Disconnect oil line (2).

Installation

Replace O-ring.

Scheme 676

Assemble engine.

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface.

Allow engine at normal operating temperature to run for 3 minutes with increased revs (min. 1000/max. 1500 RPM).

Read off engine oil level in instrument cluster or on Control Display.

11 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing water pump (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FAN COWL WITH ELECTRONIC FAN»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-035-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. Remove «RADIATOR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-11-000-removing-and-installing) .
3. Remove A/C compressor drive belt.
4. Remove upper «IDLER PULLEY»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-28-060-removing-and-installingreplacing) for A/C compressor.

Release screw (1).

Remove alternator DRIVE BELT .

Remove belt pulley (2).

Release screws (1).

To facilitate removal of the coolant pump, it is possible to insert M6 screws on left and right (see arrows).

Installation

Replace all sealing rings.

Scheme 677

Assemble engine.

Vent COOLING SYSTEM and check for leaks.

11 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove intake air «MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing) .
2. Drain «COOLANT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#cooling-system-repair-e90__17-00-005-draining-and-adding) .

Release unlocking element (1).

Detach vent line (2).

Scheme 678

Disconnect FUEL LINE from fuel rail.

Release screws (2).

Unlock wiring harness of fuel injectors (1).

Scheme 679

Clip injection pipe (1) out of holder (2).

Lay injection pipe, cylinders 5 to 8, to one side.

Scheme 680

Disconnect plug connection (1) on coolant temperature sensor.

Disconnect plug connection (2) on solenoid valve.

Scheme 681

Unlock coolant hoses and detach.

Release screws (1).

Installation

Replace sealing rings.

Scheme 682

Remove thermostat housing with thermostat forwards in direction of arrow.

Clean sealing surfaces.

Scheme 683

Remove thermostat (1).

Check rubber section (2) for damage.

Remove connecting pipes (2).

Installation

Replace all O-rings on connecting pipes.

Scheme 684

Assemble engine.

Vent COOLING SYSTEM and check for leaks.

11 61 050 Removing and installing air intake manifold (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «AIR CLEANER HOUSING»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-repair-e90__13-71-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Disconnect plug connection (1) on intake air temperature sensor.

Scheme 685

Unlock hose (2) for idle actuator incoming air at fastener (1) and detach in direction of arrow.

Scheme 686

Unlock hose (2) for condensate drain line at fastener (1) and detach in direction of arrow.

Scheme 687

Installation

Each hose clamp on the decoupling element is exactly positioned.

Loosen hose clamps (1).

Secure hose clamps with special tool 009250 .

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

Note. Picture shows hose clamps (1 to 3).

Scheme 688

Release hose clamp (1) on cylinder 4.

Secure hose clamps with special tool 009250 .

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

Scheme 689

Release hose clamp (1) on cylinders 5 to 8.

Secure hose clamps with special tool 009250 .

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

Remove intake air manifold towards top.

Scheme 690

Scheme 691

Note. Assemble engine.

11 72 060 Removing and installing/replacing both secondary-air valves (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Carry out system test: secondary air with BMW diagnosis system.
2. Disconnect battery at negative lead.
3. Remove «LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (S65)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-e90__18-40010-removing-and-installingreplacing-left) .
4. Remove right «EXHAUST MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-e90__18-40-020-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
5. Remove «SECONDARY-AIR PUMP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-72-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
6. Unfasten engine wiring harness partially and lay to one side.

Removing secondary-air valve, bank 1

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove secondary-air valve (2).

Installation

Clean sealing surfaces.

Replace seal.

Scheme 692

Removing secondary-air valve, bank 2

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove secondary-air valve (2).

Installation

Clean sealing surfaces.

Replace seal.

Scheme 693

Assemble engine.

Carry out system test: secondary air.

11 72 000 Removing and installing/replacing secondary-air pump (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-e90__11-61-050-removing-and-installing)

Release screws (arrow) on holding frame.

Release nuts on secondary-air pump.

Unlock and detach both air hoses.

Unlock connector and remove.

Lift out secondary-air pump.

Remove holding frame from secondary-air pump.

Scheme 694

Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.

11 78 530 Replacing left lambda oxygen control sensor (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Read out fault memory in Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
2. Remove transmission underbody protection.

Pull plug connection (1) from holder (2).

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Scheme 695

Remove oxygen control sensor with special tool 11 7 030.

If the oxygen control sensor is reused, apply a thin and even coat of Never Seez Compound to the thread only.

The part of the oxygen control sensor which projects into the exhaust system branch (sensor ceramic) must not be cleaned or come into contact with lubricant.

Scheme 696

Secure oxygen control sensor with special tool 11 7 030 and a torque wrench (1).

Tightening torque: 11 78 1AZ .

Check function of DME.

11 78 540 Replacing left monitor sensor (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Read out fault memory in Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
2. Remove transmission underbody protection

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove monitor sensor with special tool 11 7 030.

Installation

If the monitor sensor is reused, only apply a thin and uniform coat of Never Seez Compound to thread.

The part of the oxygen monitor sensor which projects into the exhaust system branch (sensor ceramic) must not be cleaned or come into contact with lubricant.

Scheme 697

Secure monitor sensor (2) with special tool 11 7 030 and a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 11 78 1AZ .

Add final details to vehicle.

Check function of DME.

11 78 543 Replacing right lambda oxygen monitor sensor (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Read out fault memory in Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
2. Remove transmission underbody protection.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove oxygen monitor sensor with special tool 11 7 030.

Installation

If the oxygen monitor sensor is reused, apply a thin and even coat of Never Seez Compound (refer to BMW Parts Service) to the thread only.

The part of the oxygen monitor sensor which projects into the exhaust system branch (sensor ceramic) must not be cleaned or come into contact with lubricant.

Scheme 698

Secure oxygen monitor sensor with special tool 11 7 030 and a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 11 78 1AZ .

Check function of DME.

See also:
• 6431062 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LOWER MICROFILTER HOUSING SECTION
• 6431063 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LOWER MICROFILTER HOUSING SECTION
• 1213512 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL IGNITION COILS (S65)
• 1212011 REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (S65)
• COMPRESSION PRESSURE
• 11 5 260 PLATE
• 00 2 300 ASSEMBLY STAND
• SUCTION FILTER HOUSING
• 5147490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
• 5147491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
• TRANSMISSION
• ELECTRIC FAN
• RADIATOR
• EXPANSION TANK
• A/C SYSTEM
• 6453670 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO EVAPORATOR (S85)
• 6453660 REPLACING LINE FROM CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR (S65)
• 6453642 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER (S65)
• B+ LEAD
• VACUUM HOSE
• SUSPENSION CROSSBRACE
• STEERING SPINDLE
• 32 31 1AZ
• 2211001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (S65)
• 2211011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (S65)
• COOLANT
• ENGINE - OPERATING FLUIDS
• ENGINE BONNET/HOOD IN SERVICE POSITION
• 22 11 2AZ
• 11 42 1AZ
• EXHAUST SYSTEM
• EXHAUST MANIFOLD (S65)
• ENGINE WIRING HARNESS
• THROTTLE VALVES
• EXHAUST MANIFOLD
• FRONT AXLE
• 23 0 490 PULLER
• 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL
• 11 11 ENGINE BLOCK
• CLUTCH
• A/C LINES
• POWER STEERING PUMP
• COOLING SYSTEM
• FUEL LINE
• ENGINE
• ENGINE OIL
• INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD
• SECONDARY-AIR PUMP
• REPLACEMENT ENGINE
• DANGER OF POISONING
• RISK OF INJURY
• 1112105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)
• 1112106 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD (S65)
• 1134552 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (S65)
• 1134715 REPLACING ALL VALVE SPRINGS (S65)
• 1134560 REPLACING ALL VALVE STEM SEALS (S65)
• CYLINDER HEAD COVER
• LEFT INLET CAMSHAFT
• EXHAUST CAMSHAFT
• THERMOSTAT HOUSING
• CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
• CYLINDER HEAD
• CYLINDER HEAD COVER
• INLET CAMSHAFT
• EXHAUST CAMSHAFT
• ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION
• ribbed V-belt
• FLYWHEEL
• VIBRATION DAMPER
• CRANKSHAFT
• Mounting engine on assembly stand (S65)
• OIL SUMP
• ENGINE OIL PUMP
• OIL RETURN PUMP
• PISTONS
• TIMING CHAINS
• PRIMER 1.5 AND LIQUID SEALING COMPOUND 1.6
• DRIVE BELT
• DRIVE BELT
• PISTON RINGS
• BEARING SHELLS
• A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
• TIMING
• VALVE TIMING
• VANOS EXHAUST GEAR
• VANOS INLET GEAR
• VANOS EXHAUST GEAR
• VANOS INLET GEAR
• RADIAL SHAFT SEAL
• OIL FILTER HOUSING
• HVCA
• BELT PULLEY