BMW E60 E63 E65 N62 Bank 2 Camshaft Eccentric Shaft Valve Cyl 5-8 7541883

BMW E60 E63 E65 N62 Bank 2 Camshaft Eccentric Shaft Valve Cyl 5-8 is a specialized valve control system component designed for N62 engines in BMW 5, 6, and 7 series models. This eccentric shaft, serving cylinders 5–8 on bank 2, is responsible for the precise regulation of valve lift, which translates into stable engine operation. Thanks to the use of original geometry, it ensures compliance with factory timing parameters.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7541883
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7541883
• Substitutable numbers: 7541883, 11377541883
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Camshafts

Purpose and function in the N62 engine

The presented shaft belongs to the Camshafts group and is dedicated to the BMW N62 engine on bank 2, i.e., for cylinders 5–8. Its task is to control the variable valve lift mechanism, which affects:

• proper filling of cylinders with the fuel-air mixture,
• stable engine operation across the full rev range,
• maintaining correct combustion parameters and engine refinement.

A properly selected eccentric shaft is crucial when repairing the timing system in N62 engines, especially in cases of symptoms such as rough idling or a drop in performance.

Vehicle placement and fitment

The component has been designed for installation in the front part of the engine, with the possibility of use on the left or right side depending on the specific engine configuration. Such factory fitment for the BMW timing system facilitates service and reduces the risk of installation issues.

By maintaining the original design, the shaft works with factory cylinder head components, which allows for maintaining the correct valve operation geometry without the need to modify other elements.

Characteristics and advantages of the used eccentric shaft

The offered item is an original BMW component from disassembly, which means compliance with factory manufacturing and material standards. Compared to aftermarket replacements, this allows for maintaining:

• appropriate hardness and resistance of working surfaces,
• the correct profile of cams and eccentrics,
• compatibility with the stock timing control in the N62 engine.

Choosing a used BMW camshaft is often a sensible cost-effective solution while maintaining high quality and correct timing system operation, especially in the case of advanced designs such as the N62.

Professional use in BMW timing repairs

This eccentric shaft will prove useful both for standard replacement of worn parts and for more extensive cylinder head repairs in BMW E60, E63, and E65 engines. Thanks to maintaining factory parameters, it is suitable for workshops specializing in the BMW brand and for conscious users who expect consistency with the original timing specification.

If you are interested in a broader context of servicing the timing system in BMW engines, it is worth checking out practical tips regarding diagnostics and replacement of timing components in related units, such as the N47 – you will find them in the article BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts.

Expansion of the BMW timing system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional shafts, control elements, or cooperating timing components, check out the available parts in the BMW Camshafts category.

By choosing this eccentric camshaft for bank 2 cylinders 5–8, you gain a component compatible with the N62 engine design, which allows you to restore the correct operation of the valve system and maintain the driving characteristics typical of BMW E60, E63, and E65 models.