Valve cover BMW 545i 2005 E60 N62B44 Engine Workshop Manual

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N62B44 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Objectives of the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Purpose of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Engine Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Components
Fresh Air System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
- Air Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
- Throttle Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
- Intake Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
- Crankcase Venting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
- Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
- Silencers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
- Secondary Air System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ancillary Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Belt Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
- Air Conditioning Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
- Starter Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
- Power Steering Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cylinder Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
- Engine Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
- Valve Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
- Valvetronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
- Bi-VANOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
- Vacuum Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
- Chain Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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The crankcase vapors (a result of combustion blow-by gasses) are led out of the crank-
case and back into the combustion chamber via the intake manifold. The blow-by gasses
contain droplets of oil which must be separated. The oil is returned to the sump while the
blow-by gasses are led into the intake pipe for combustion.
The engine performance is affected by the introduction of crankcase vapors into the com-
bustion process, particularly in idle speed ranges. This influence is monitored by lambda
regulation.
The crankcase vapors are carried from the crankcase and into the cylinder head covers
through labyrinth separators (one per cylinder head). The oil which accumulates on the
walls of the labyrinth separators flows into the cylinder head via a siphon and from there
back to the sump.
The remaining vapors are passed to the engine for combustion via the pressure control
valve (5) in the intake manifold. One labyrinth separator with a pressure control valve is inte-
grated in each of the two cylinder head covers.
The throttle valve is controlled so that there is always a 50 mbar vacuum in the intake man-
ifold. The pressure control valve regulates the crankcase pressure to a low 0-30 mbar.
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43-02-12 Cylinder Head Cover
1-4. Opening for Spark Plugs
5. Pressure Control Valve
6. Opening Valvetronic Motor
7. Opening Valvetronic Sensor
Connector
8. Camshaft Sensor

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The alternator regulator voltage is influenced by the ECM - BSD interface. The bat-
tery charge voltage can therefore be up to 15.5 V, depending on the battery temperature.
If a battery charge voltage of up to 15.5 V is measured, the regulator is not faulty. A high
charge voltage indicates a low battery temperature.
Air Conditioning Compressor
The “clutch free” A/C compressor is manufac-
tured by Denso. It functions continuously with
the engine running. The compressor is a 7-
cylinder swash plate type. The displacement
can be reduced to less than 3% when air con-
ditioning is not requested (no refrigerant is sup-
plied to the refrigerant circuit).
There is an internal compressor refrigerant cir-
cuit to maintain lubrication. The IHKA electron-
ics regulate the compressor output via an
external control valve (1).
Starter Motor
The starter motor is located on the right-hand
side of the engine below the exhaust manifold,
and is a compact planetary drive starter with a
1.8 kW output.
1. Starter motor with heat protective cover.
Power Steering Pump
The power steering pump is a tandem radial piston pump on vehicles equipped with
Dynamic Drive. A single vane pump is installed on vehicles without the Dynamic Drive.
Further information about the power steering pump can be found in the Chassis Dynamics
section.
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Each cylinder head has a plastic cover for the ignition coil cabling and top of the cylinder
head. The covers “push fit” into rubber grommets on the cylinder head covers.
A sound absorption cover for the top of the
engine also covers the two Valvetronic motors.
This cover is fixed to the intake manifold hous-
ing using four bolts.
The cylinder head covers are made from plastic. The retaining sleeves for the ignition coils
have molded-on gaskets. The sleeves must be replaced if any hardening or damage is vis-
ible on the gaskets. The sleeves are inserted into the cylinder head through the cylinder
head cover (nos. 1through 4).
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Engine Covers
Cylinder Head Cover
1. Cylinder Head Top Cover
2. Sound Absorption Engine Cover
1-4. Opening for Spark Plugs
5. Pressure Control Valve
6. Opening for Valvetronic Motor
7. Opening for Valvetronic Sensor Connector
8. Camshaft Sensors (Intake and Exhaust)
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One Valvetronic motor is located on top of each
cylinder head towards the inside of the engine
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minimum to maximum lift in 300 milli-seconds.
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The Valvetronic motor must first be removed in order to remove the cylinder head
cover. The eccentric shaft must be in the minimum lift position and the motor must be
wound out from the eccentric shaft. The worm gear could otherwise be damaged when
separating the worm shaft and the worm wheel as the eccentric shaft springs back (due to
the torque compensation spring).
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lever (2) closer or further to the camshaft lobe.
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1. Cylinder Head Cover, Cylinder Bank 1-4
2. Valvetronic Motor for Eccentric Shaft Adjustment
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Eccentric Shafts
The eccentric shafts (one per cylinder head) are driven by the
Valvetronic motors and are supported by four caged needle
bearing assemblies for a smooth rotation.
To assist in maintaining the set positions and counter the
valve train torque, a torque compensation spring is mounted
on the end of the shaft for tension.
Magnets are fitted in the (removable) magnetic wheel at the
end of the eccentric shaft. Together with the position sensor,
the Valvetronic Control Module determines the exact shaft
position. The eccentric shaft sensor is mounted through the
cylinder head cover (one per cylinder head) at the back.
The magnetic wheel is secured to the shaft by a bolt and is
indexed by a tab (arrow) to prevent incorrect installation.
Intermediate Lever and Roller Finger
The intermediate lever is positioned further (minimum valve
opening) or closer (maximum valve opening) to the camshaft
by the the progressive “lobe” on the eccentric shaft as it is
rotated. This offers a variable ratio effect for valve actuation.
The roller finger is used to actuate the intake valve.
The intermediate levers and roller fingers are matched (by
classification) to ensure uniform valve lift.
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Camshaft Sensors
The cam shaft sensors (Hall effect) are mounted through the cylinder head cover. There are
two sensors per cylinder head to monitor the intake and exhaust camshaft positions.
The sensors monitor the impulse wheels
attached to the ends of the camshafts.
Solenoid Valves
The VANOS solenoid valves are mounted through the upper timing case front cover. There
are two solenoids per cylinder head to control the oil flow to the camshaft ports for the
intake and exhaust VANOS units.
The 4/3 way proportional solenoid valve is acti-
vated by the ECM to direct oil flow. The sole-
noid valve is sealed to the front cover by a radi-
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42-02-48 Camshaft Sensors
1. Valvetronic Position Sensor
2. Intake Camshaft Position Sensor
3. Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor
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Chain Drive
The camshafts are driven by a toothed chain, one for each cylinder bank. The oil pump is
driven by a separate roller chain.
1. Sensor wheels for the camshaft position sensor, cylinder bank 1-4
2. Tensioner Rail, Cylinder 5-8
3. Chain Tensioner, Cylinder Bank 5-8
4. Sensor Wheel for the camshaft position sensor, cylinder bank 5-8
5. Upper timing chain guide with integrated oil jet
6. Guide rail
7. Sprocket for Oil Pump Drive
8. Timing case lower section
9. Tensioning rail, cylinder bank 1-4
10. Solenoid Valve, VANOS exhaust camshaft
11. Solenoid Valve, VANOS intake camshaft
12. Upper Timing Chain Cover
13. Chain Tensioner, Cylinder Bank 1-4
14. VANOS exhaust camshaft Bank 1-4
15. Upper Timing Chain guide with integrated oil jet
16. VANOS intake camshaft 1-4Chain Drive
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Coolant Circuit
The coolant flow has been optimized allowing the engine to warm up as quickly as possi-
ble after a cold start as well as even and sufficient engine cooling while the engine is run-
ning. The cylinder heads are supplied with coolant in a cross-flow pattern. This ensures
more even temperature distribution to all cylinders. The cooling system ventilation has been
improved and is enhanced by using ventilation ports in the cylinder heads and in the radi-
ator. The air in the cooling system accumulates in the expansion tank. When a pressure of
2 bar is reached in the expansion tank, the air is bled out by the pressure relief valve in the
reservoir cap.
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The ventilation ports in the front of the cylinder heads provide quicker “self bleeding”
during a routine coolant exchange. The complex cooling system and the small ventilation
ports require that time should be allowed after the cooling system has been filled for the air
to escape.
Coolant flow in the Engine Block
The coolant flows from the water pump through the feed pipe (1) in the engine's V and to
the rear of the engine block. This area has a cast aluminum cover (see following illustration).
From the rear of the engine, the coolant flows to the external cylinder walls and from there
into the cylinder heads.
The coolant then flows from the cylinder heads into the engine block V and through the
return connection (3) to the thermostat housing. When the coolant is cold it flows from the
thermostat (closed) directly into the water pump and back to the engine (recirculating for
faster warm up).
When the engine reaches operating tempera-
ture (85 ºC-110 ºC), the thermostat opens the
entire cooling circuit to include the radiator.
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Engine Block Coolant Flow
1. Coolant from the water pump through the feed pipe
to the rear of the engine.
2. Coolant from the cylinder walls to the thermostat
housing.
3. Return connection to water pump/thermostat.

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Oil Filter
The canister type oil filter (3) is located under the
engine by the oil sump. The support for the oil
filter is integrated in the rear oil pump cover.
The oil filter housing (2 with o-ring) is threaded
into the rear of the oil pump cover through an
opening in the oil sump.
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is blocked, this valve bypasses unfiltered engine oil around the element to the supply lubri-
cation to the engine.
Pressure Control
The oil pressure control valve in the oil pump has two functions:
1. Deactivates stage two oil pump circuit above 2 bar. Stage two is only active in the
lower speed range. This is to ensure that there is always sufficient oil pressure for
the VANOS units even at high oil temperatures and low speeds. The oil pump power
consumption is reduced by deactivating stage two.
2. Monitoring the required oil pressure for the engine. The piston in the control valve is
moved by a spring against the engine control pressure which is returning from the
engine. This means that precise monitoring of the actual engine oil pressure is pos-
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