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Valve Clearance: 535i

  1. Adjust valves with engine cold. Remove valve cover. Loosen nut on rocker arm and adjust position of eccentric cam to obtain proper clearance.
  2. Adjust valves at TDC of compression stroke, in same sequence as firing order (1-5-3-6-2-4). Use a feeler gauge to measure clearance between rocker arm eccentric and valve stem. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application In. (mm)
535i
Engine Cold 95°F (35°C) Maximum .012 (.30)
Engine At Operating Temperature .014 (.35)
(1) Intake and exhaust valves.