Diesel engine overhaul BMW X5 E53
Design and technical characteristics of diesel engines
BMW X5 series cars with an E53 body are equipped with a diesel engine of the model «M57» And «M57TU» with common rail fuel system type «Common Rail» (pic....
BMW X5 series cars with an E53 body are equipped with a diesel engine of the model «M57» And «M57TU» with common rail fuel system type «Common Rail» (pic....
Cylinder block — design description
Cylinder block - with thin-walled, cast-iron liners, made of gray cast iron, the liners of which can be repaired (boring). The angle of inclination of the...
Cylinder block - with thin-walled, cast-iron liners, made of gray cast iron, the liners of which can be repaired (boring). The angle of inclination of the...
Cylinder head — design description
The cylinder head is cast from aluminum alloy. It has two camshafts on plain bearings, intake and exhaust valves with their own springs. The valves move in...
The cylinder head is cast from aluminum alloy. It has two camshafts on plain bearings, intake and exhaust valves with their own springs. The valves move in...
Cylinder head cover — design description
The cylinder head cover is made of light alloy and is designed to cover the elements of the gas distribution mechanism (timing), crankcase ventilation,...
The cylinder head cover is made of light alloy and is designed to cover the elements of the gas distribution mechanism (timing), crankcase ventilation,...
Crankshaft and flywheel — design description
The crankshaft of the engine is seven-bearing, cast from cast iron with spherical graphite. The supports are made in the body of the crankcase of the cylinder...
The crankshaft of the engine is seven-bearing, cast from cast iron with spherical graphite. The supports are made in the body of the crankcase of the cylinder...
Pistons and connecting rods — design description
The design of the piston group is shown in Figure 6.6. Pistons (1) made of aluminum alloy (hypereutectic silumin) with steel inserts. Each piston has two...
The design of the piston group is shown in Figure 6.6. Pistons (1) made of aluminum alloy (hypereutectic silumin) with steel inserts. Each piston has two...
Gas distribution mechanism — design description
The camshafts are driven by a roller chain from the crankshaft sprocket, together with the high pressure pump drive (NVD). The gas distribution mechanism...
The camshafts are driven by a roller chain from the crankshaft sprocket, together with the high pressure pump drive (NVD). The gas distribution mechanism...
Valve seats — design description
valve seats (pic. 6.9) are made of austenitic powder metallurgy steel and cannot be replaced. If signs of burning or wear are detected, the entire cylinder...
valve seats (pic. 6.9) are made of austenitic powder metallurgy steel and cannot be replaced. If signs of burning or wear are detected, the entire cylinder...
Valve guides — design description
The valve guides are made from a special bronze-based brass alloy and are pressed into the cylinder head. The parameters of the guide bushings of the intake...
The valve guides are made from a special bronze-based brass alloy and are pressed into the cylinder head. The parameters of the guide bushings of the intake...
Valves and compensators — design description
Valves are made of special, corrosion-resistant steel, chrome-plated, in the form of hardened rods, which are located in parallel in the block head. They are...
Valves are made of special, corrosion-resistant steel, chrome-plated, in the form of hardened rods, which are located in parallel in the block head. They are...
Replacing the alternator drive belt tensioner
The replacement of the alternator drive belt tensioner must be carried out in the following order. Remove the fan impeller, A/C compressor drive belt and...
The replacement of the alternator drive belt tensioner must be carried out in the following order. Remove the fan impeller, A/C compressor drive belt and...
Replacing the A/C Compressor Drive Belt
Attention! When reusing the drive belt, mark the direction of travel in order to install it in the same direction. Check the condition of the belts....
Attention! When reusing the drive belt, mark the direction of travel in order to install it in the same direction. Check the condition of the belts....
Replacing the compressor drive belt tensioner
Replacing the air conditioning compressor drive belt tensioner must be carried out in the following order. Remove the fan shroud and front engine accessory...
Replacing the air conditioning compressor drive belt tensioner must be carried out in the following order. Remove the fan shroud and front engine accessory...
Removal and installation of the engine
Removing the engine from the car must be carried out with an assistant, in the following order. Prepare fixtures «11.0.020» And «51.2.170», awning (dense...
Removing the engine from the car must be carried out with an assistant, in the following order. Prepare fixtures «11.0.020» And «51.2.170», awning (dense...
Intake manifold replacement
Attention! All cavities that open during the removal of components and parts must be securely closed from the ingress of moisture, dust and dirt. Do not pull...
Attention! All cavities that open during the removal of components and parts must be securely closed from the ingress of moisture, dust and dirt. Do not pull...
Replacing the cylinder head cover
Replacement of a cover of a head of the block of cylinders is necessary for carrying out in a following order. Remove the fan with shroud, soundproof shroud...
Replacement of a cover of a head of the block of cylinders is necessary for carrying out in a following order. Remove the fan with shroud, soundproof shroud...
Replacement of a sealing lining of a head of the block of cylinders
Replacement of a sealing lining of a head of the block of cylinders is necessary for carrying out in a following order. Remove cylinder head and cylinder head...
Replacement of a sealing lining of a head of the block of cylinders is necessary for carrying out in a following order. Remove cylinder head and cylinder head...
Engine pan gasket replacement
Attention! Do not lubricate the oil pan seal with oil. Replacing the pan gasket (oil sump) engine must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures...
Attention! Do not lubricate the oil pan seal with oil. Replacing the pan gasket (oil sump) engine must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures...
Vibration damper replacement
The vibration damper must be replaced in the following order. Prepare fixtures «11.8.182» And «11.8.183» and remove the protective panels of the auxiliary...
The vibration damper must be replaced in the following order. Prepare fixtures «11.8.182» And «11.8.183» and remove the protective panels of the auxiliary...
Drive Disc/Flywheel Replacement
The replacement of the drive disk must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «11.9.260», «11.9.263» And «11.9.264», detach «negative»...
The replacement of the drive disk must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «11.9.260», «11.9.263» And «11.9.264», detach «negative»...
Replacing the front timing cover
Replacing the front timing cover must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixture «11.3.340». Attention! When reusing the timing chain, the...
Replacing the front timing cover must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixture «11.3.340». Attention! When reusing the timing chain, the...
Replacing the oil seal in the lower timing cover
The replacement of the oil seal in the lower timing cover must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «11.1.210», «11.1.212», «11.5.110»,...
The replacement of the oil seal in the lower timing cover must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «11.1.210», «11.1.212», «11.5.110»,...
Replacing the hydraulic timing chain tensioner
Warning! The timing chain tensioner plunger is under spring pressure. When removing the locking pins, there is a risk of injury as a result of its protrusion....
Warning! The timing chain tensioner plunger is under spring pressure. When removing the locking pins, there is a risk of injury as a result of its protrusion....
Engine crankshaft replacement
Replacing the crankshaft of the engine must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «00.9.120» And «11.2.110» and remove the engine. Remove the...
Replacing the crankshaft of the engine must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «00.9.120» And «11.2.110» and remove the engine. Remove the...
Replacing the crankshaft bearing shells
Inserts of the radical bearing of a cranked shaft The replacement of the crankshaft bearing shells must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures...
Inserts of the radical bearing of a cranked shaft The replacement of the crankshaft bearing shells must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures...
Replacement of a back epiploon of a cranked shaft
Replacing the crankshaft rear oil seal must be carried out in the following order. Remove gearbox and drain oil from engine. Remove the flywheel and unscrew...
Replacing the crankshaft rear oil seal must be carried out in the following order. Remove gearbox and drain oil from engine. Remove the flywheel and unscrew...
Replacing the cylinder head
Attention! When working on cooling, fuel supply and lubrication systems, it is necessary to protect the generator from contamination by covering it with a...
Attention! When working on cooling, fuel supply and lubrication systems, it is necessary to protect the generator from contamination by covering it with a...
Bulkhead of a head of the block of cylinders
Before disassembling the cylinder head, it is necessary to prepare tools «11.9.000», «11.9.001», «11.9.009», «11.9.011» And «11.9.015». Dismantling of a head...
Before disassembling the cylinder head, it is necessary to prepare tools «11.9.000», «11.9.001», «11.9.009», «11.9.011» And «11.9.015». Dismantling of a head...
Checking the cylinder head for leaks
Check of a head of the block of cylinders for tightness it is necessary to carry out in a following order. Prepare fixture «11.6.400», consisting of devices:...
Check of a head of the block of cylinders for tightness it is necessary to carry out in a following order. Prepare fixture «11.6.400», consisting of devices:...
Replacing camshafts
Removing the camshafts must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «00.9.120», «11.2.300», «11.3.340», «11.6.320», «11.6.321», «11.6.322» And...
Removing the camshafts must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «00.9.120», «11.2.300», «11.3.340», «11.6.320», «11.6.321», «11.6.322» And...
Replacing the springs of all valves
Valve springs must be replaced in the same manner as for engines «M54» .. «N62», you should use the tools «11.9.000», «11.9.001», «11.9.005», «11.9.006»,...
Valve springs must be replaced in the same manner as for engines «M54» .. «N62», you should use the tools «11.9.000», «11.9.001», «11.9.005», «11.9.006»,...
Valve guide wear check
Checking the wear of the valve guides must be carried out in the same manner as for engines «M54» .. «N62», using fixture «00.2.510» (see fig. 3.7). In this...
Checking the wear of the valve guides must be carried out in the same manner as for engines «M54» .. «N62», using fixture «00.2.510» (see fig. 3.7). In this...
Replacement of valve stem seals
Replacement of oil seals must be carried out immediately on all valves, in the same order as for engines «M54» .. «N62», using fixtures «11.1.960», «11.6.370»...
Replacement of oil seals must be carried out immediately on all valves, in the same order as for engines «M54» .. «N62», using fixtures «11.1.960», «11.6.370»...
Checking the valve timing and adjusting them
Checking the valve timing and adjusting them must be carried out as described in section « Replacing camshafts ».
Checking the valve timing and adjusting them must be carried out as described in section « Replacing camshafts ».
Pistons replacement
Piston replacement must be carried out in the same order as for engines «M54» .. «N62», while using devices «00.9.120», «11.2.110», «00.2.530», «11.8.140» And...
Piston replacement must be carried out in the same order as for engines «M54» .. «N62», while using devices «00.9.120», «11.2.110», «00.2.530», «11.8.140» And...
Replacing piston rings
Note. On rings that have been in use, the marking may not be visible. Place the removed rings in the sequence of their position and cylinder numbering....
Note. On rings that have been in use, the marking may not be visible. Place the removed rings in the sequence of their position and cylinder numbering....
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
The design of the engine mounts is shown in Figure 6.36. Removal of an arm of the right support of the engine is necessary for carrying out in a following...
The design of the engine mounts is shown in Figure 6.36. Removal of an arm of the right support of the engine is necessary for carrying out in a following...
Tightening torque for M57 diesel engine connections
Engine block «m57» bolts (M10) engine main bearing mounts (replace the bolts, wash them, do not wash off the coating of the bolts, lubricate with engine oil) –...
Engine block «m57» bolts (M10) engine main bearing mounts (replace the bolts, wash them, do not wash off the coating of the bolts, lubricate with engine oil) –...
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