BMW 7 Series: Rocker Arm With Bearing Mount
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING ROCKER ARMS ON RIGHT SIDE (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
- Remove INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNIT on right side.
- Remove right INLET CAMSHAFT.
- Remove right EXHAUST CAMSHAFT.
IMPORTANT: Used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Tolerance classes are not required.
Remove rocker arm (1) and set down in neat order in special tool 11 4 480.
Install rocker arm (1).
Align all rocker arms (1) straight.

Fig. 282: Identifying Rocker Arm
Assemble engine.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL ROCKER ARMS ON LEFT SIDE (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
- Remove LEFT INLET CAMSHAFT.
- Remove left EXHAUST CAMSHAFT.
IMPORTANT: Used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Tolerance classes are not required.
Remove rocker arm (1) and set down in neat order in special tool 11 4 480.
Install rocker arm (1).
Align all rocker arms (1) straight.
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Fig. 283: Identifying Rocker Arm
Assemble engine.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove camshafts.
Mount cylinder head (1) on special tool 11
Necessary preliminary work
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove camshafts.
Mount cylinder head (1) on special tool 11 9 000.
Fig. 292: Mounting Cylinder Head On Special
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to sealing lip on valve stem seal.
Fit new valve stem seals only when all valves have been installed.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove all VALVE SPRINGS.
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Safety information
Warning
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used
for the child restraint system, the protective effect
can be reduced. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is
not twisted as
it passes the upper anchor.
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Safety information
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Transporting the vehicle
General inform