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2006 BMW M5
Section 1713 (Engine - Repair)
2006 BMW M5SECTION Section 1713 (Engine - Repair)
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- Engine, General
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- 11 00... Engine oil service
- 11 00 Removing and installing/replacing ignition coil cover
- 11 00 039 Checking compression in all cylinders
- 11 00 050 Removing and Installing Engine
- 11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position
- Engine identification
- Mounting engine on assembly stand
- Cylinder Head And Cylinder Head Cover
- Oil Sump
- Housing Cover
- Crankshaft With Bearing
- Flywheel
- Vibration Damper
- Connecting Rod With Bearing
- Piston With Rings And Pin
- V-Ribbed Belt And TENSIONER
- Camshaft
- Rocker Arm With Bearing Mount
- Valves With Springs
- Variable Camshaft Timing
- Oil Supply
- Oil Pump With Filter And Drive
- Oil Filter And Lines
- 11 42 020 Removing and installing/replacing full-flow oil filter
- 11 42 035 Removing and installing/replacing thermostat housing
- 11 42 198 Removing and installing oil feed line for exhaust turbocharger
- 11 42 248 Removing and installing/renewing the oil return line for exhaust turbocharger cyl. 1-3
- 11 42 250 Removing and installing oil return line for exhaust turbocharger
- Oil Cooler
- Water Pump With Drive
- Thermostat And Connections
- Intake Manifold
- Supercharger With Control
- Vacuum Pump
- Emission Control, Oxygen Sensor
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.