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BMW V8 Vanos (M60/M62) Master Camshaft Alignment Tool Set

TATHT198A

Item Description

Master tool set contains a comprehensive set of 9 application specific tools that are required to perform camshaft timing on M60 engines and camshaft VANOS timing on M62 engines.


A. Camshaft Alignment Fixtures: Two camshaft alignment jigs to fix the camshafts in the TDC orientation during assembly.
B. Rigid Chain Tensioner: To tension the primary chain.
C. M60 Crankshaft Pin: Top dead center pin to align the flywheel at the TDC position for M60 Engines
D. M62 Crankshaft Pin: Top dead center pin to align the flywheel at the TDC position for M62 Engines
E. Secondary Chain Tensioner Locking Springs: Utilized to lock the timing chain tensioners in the retracted position (2 pcs included)
F. M62 Chain Tensioning Bracket Trestle: Used to provide a mounting point for the rigid chain-tensioning tool while the front timing case is removed from the engine for servicing the timing-chain, servicing of VANOS components or adjusting cam timing.
G. M62 VANOS Timing Tool: Two fixtures to lock the sensor wheels in place during timing of VANOS equipped M62 engines
H. M62 VANOS Turning / Adjustment Socket: Special socket utilized to turn the VANOS cam phase during assembly and cam-timing of M62 engines
I. VANOS Electromagnetic Valve Socket: Special deep, thin-wall 32-mm socket that is required to remove the electro-magnetic valve on 6 and 8 cylinder engines equipped with VANOS variable valve timing.

Application Detail: BMW M60, M62

M60B30
- 1993-1995 E34 530i
- 1992-1994 E32 730i
- 1994-1996 E38 730i
M60B40
- 1993-1995 E34 540i
- 1992-1994 E32 740i
- 1994-1996 E38 740i
- 1992-1996 E31 840i
M62B35
- 1996-1997 E39 535i
- 1994-1997 E38 735i/735iL
M62TUB35
- 1998-2001 E38 735i/735iL
- 1998-2003 E39 535i
M62B44
- 1996-1998 E39 540i
- 1994-1998 E38 740i/740iL

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