New Generation N62 Engine Chapter 3 P.48
Course Contents/Background Material
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VANOS position sensor
The position sensors are mounted independently of the VANOS
unit on the opposite side of the camshaft.
The sensor wheels are made from a sintered material.
The following diagram shows the VANOS unit camshaft
adjustment possibilities.
Fig. 36: N62 valve timing diagram
Index Description Index Description
1 Outlet open 3 Intake open
2 Outlet closed 4 Intake closed
TDC
TDC
TDC
BDCBDC
Crankshaft
KT-7635
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