Sealey VS4895 Instructions

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
! WARNING! Ensure Health and Safety, local authority and general
workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using tools.
" DO NOT use tools if damaged.
# Maintain tools in good and clean condition for best and safest performance.
# Ensure that a vehicle which has been jacked up is adequately supported
with axle stands.
# Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety
equipment is available from your Sealey dealer.
# Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear jewellery and tie
back long hair.
# Account for all tools, locking bolts, pins and parts being used and do
not leave them in or near the engine.
! WARNING! Incorrect or out of phase camshaft timing can result in contact
between valve head and piston crown causing damage to the engine.
IMPORTANT: These instructions are provided as a guide only. Always refer
to the vehicle manufacturer's service instructions, or a proprietary manual,
to establish the current procedure and data .
2. INTRODUCTION & APPLICATIONS
2.1 Introduction
In 1998 BMW introduced a Twin Vanos System (Variable Valve Control)
on their 6 cylinder twin camshaft petrol engines. Vanos Adjustment Units
are fitted to both inlet and exhaust camshafts and must be set in relation
to the camshafts when adjusting engine timing or re-assembling the
engine after overhaul/repair work.
2.2 Applications
BMW M52TU, M54 and M56 Twin Camshaft Petrol engines fitted to:
3 Series: E46 / Z3
5 Series: E39 / E60 / E61
7 Series: E38 / E65 / E66
X3: E83
X5: E53
Z4: E85
Engine Codes: 20 6S 4, 22 6S 1, 25 6S 4, 25 6S 5, 28 6S 2, 30 6S 3.
2.3 Additional Sealey tool kit required:
VS4425 Engine Setting/Locking Tool Kit will be required to cover the
engine timing setting/locking applications on these engines.
3. CONTENTS
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VS4896 Compressed Air Connector
2 VS4897 Twin VANOS Setting Tool
3 VS4898 Sprocket/Chain Assembly Fixture
-- VS4895-84 Case and Insert (not shown)
Instructions for:
Petrol Engine Twin VANOS
Service Tool Kit -
BMW M52TU, M54 & M56
Model No: VS4895
VS4895
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