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Valve Lift Adjustment Overview: Notes

As can be seen from the following graphic, the installation location of the servomotor has changed with Valvetronic III. Another new feature is that the eccentric shaft sensor is no longer mounted on the eccentric shaft but has been integrated into the servomotor.

Fig 1: Valve Lift Adjustment Overview - N55
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INDEX EXPLANATION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Valvetronic servomotor
2 Oil spray nozzle
3 Eccentric shaft
4 Eccentric shaft minimum stop
5 Eccentric shaft maximum stop

The Valvetronic III servomotor contains a sensor for determining the position of the motor and the eccentric shaft. The servomotor is lubricated with engine oil by means of an oil spray nozzle (1) aimed directly at the worm drive and the eccentric shaft mechanism.

Fig 2: Design Of Valve Lift Adjustment - N55
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INDEX EXPLANATION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Oil spray nozzle
2 Eccentric shaft
3 Return spring
4 Gate block
5 Inlet camshaft
6 Intermediate lever
7 Roller cam follower, intake
8 Hydraulic valve lash adjustment
9 Valve spring 18 Socket
10 Intake valve
11 Valvetronic servomotor
12 Exhaust valve
13 Valve spring
14 Hydraulic valve lash adjustment
15 Roller cam follower, exhaust
16 Exhaust camshaft
17 Sealing sleeve