Part No.

5739
Note: these instructions are provided for guidance only.
Please refer to the vehicles manufacturers’ instruction or a reputable
data provider. The Tool Connection Ltd recommend Autodata.

Safety Precautions – Please read

• If the engine has been identified as
an Interference engine, damage to
the engine will occur if the timing
belt has been damaged. A compresion
check of all the cylinders should be
taken before the cylinder head (s) are
removed.
•  o not turn crankshaft or camshaft
D
when the timing belt has been
removed
•  o make turning the engine easier,
T belt has been replaced.
remove the spark plugs
• Observe all tightening torques
•  o not turn the engine using the
D or tightening the crankshaft pulley
camshaft or any other sprocket
•  isconnect the battery earth lead
D •  LWAYS REFER TO A REPUTABLE
(Check Radio code is available)
Engine Timing Tools
•  o not use cleaning fluids on belts,
D Part No. 4419
sprockets or rollers BMW N43 Petrol 1.6 | 2.0
• S ome toothed timing belts are
not interchangeable. Check the
replacement belt has the correct
tooth profile
•  lways mark the belt with the
A
direction of running before removal
•  o not lever or force the belt onto its
D
sprockets
•  heck the ignition timing after the
C
•  o not use timing pins to lock the
D
engine when slackening
bolts
A
MANUFACTURERS WORKSHOP
MANUAL

The Tool Connection cannot be held responsible for damage to

engine or personnel whilst using this tool kit.

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 Applications Instructions

The N43 engines are found in 1.6 and 2.0 versions from around 2006 up to the present day. Preparation
N.B The information given below is for reference only. The Tool Connection Ltd recommends Due to positioning of the chain drive and the balancer shaft it will be necessary to remove
the use of Manufacturer data or Autodata. the sump for removal/refitting of the timing chain/sprocket.
The engine should be set at TDC no.1
Manufacturer Model Sizes Type Engine Code Year
Component Descriptions Fig. 1
BMW 1 Series 1.6 116i N43 B16A/AA 2007-08
1 Series 1.6 116i N43 B16AA 2009-10
1 Series 2.0 116i N43 B20K0 2009-12 Components A - Flywheel Locking Tool
1 Series 2.0 116i N43 B20K0 2008-12 This locates into the back of the flywheel
1 Series 2.0 118i N43 B20AY 2006-13 through the engine block as shown. Fig. 1
1 Series 2.0 120i N43 B20A 2006-13
1 Series 2.0 120i N43 B20A 2006-13 Component B - Timing Chain Tensioner Tool
1 Series 2.0 120i N43 B20AA 2007-13 Provided to release the tension on the camshaft
3 Series 1.6 316i N43 B16AA/O0 2007-11 chain tensioner which is required when
3 Series 2.0 318i N43 B20AY 2007-11 • Removing or replacing the Cam chain Fig. 2
3 Series 2.0 318i N43 B20U0 2010-13 • Setting valve timing
3 Series 2.0 320i N43 B20A 2007-13
3 Series 2.0 320i N43 B20A/AA 2007-13 Components C -
5 Series 2.0 520i N43 B20A 2007-10 Chain Tensioner Locking Pins x 2
These pins are used to lock the chain tensioner
in its retracted position. To retract the
Plan Layout tensioner use component (B)

Components D - VANOS Alignment Tool Fig. 3

D Component B is designed to align the VANOS
sensor to ensure the VANOS system will
function correctly. Fig. 2
B
C Component E - Camshaft Locking Tool
A
Used to lock the camshafts in their timed
G position.
With the engine set at TDC No.1, this
E F component should fit on the end of the
Camshafts as shown in Fig.3 Fig. 4
Ensure the tool sits squarely on the head surface.
Ref Code OEM Ref Description
A C572 11 5 120 Flywheel Locking Tool
Components F -
B C328 11 9 340 (11 9 341/11 9 342) Timing Chain Tensioner Balancer shaft Locking Tool
C C030 11 3 340 Chain Tensioner Locking Pins x 2 Used to lock the balance shaft in it timed
D C563 11 8 710 (11 8 711/11 8 712) VANOS Sensor Alignment Tool position as shown.
NB the balance shafts are located
E C562 11 8 690 (11 8 691/11 8 692/11 8 693) Camshaft Locking Tool
in the sump. Fig. 4
F C564 11 8 700 Balance Shaft Locking Tool
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