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.
Press spe
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Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!
Ensure absolute
WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR
LIGHTS).
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR CEILING LIGHT
Turn bulb in direction of arrow and remove.
Installation:
Note BULB TYPE.
Fig. 122: Removing Rear Ceiling Light Bulb
REPLACING BULB FOR REAR MAKE-UP MIRROR
Necessary p