Brief description The engine mount principle used on the M57 and M67 engines is basically the same as from the M51TÜ. The damping characteristics of…

Poly-V-belt drive M57 E38/E39 • Maintenance-free • Automatic retensioning (concept based on M47) • Two belt levels Rear:     Water pump, power steering pump, Alternator…

Alternator M57 E38/E39 (as on M51) • Basic compact alternator 95 A with start load response • Special version 140 A alternator with load response…

Starter M57 E38/E39 • Starter secured to gearbox casing • Weight-optimised version Starter M67 E38 • Starter mounted on engine block on cylinder bank 2…

The M57 and M67 both feature an adaptive (engine-specific) vibration damper with decoupled belt pulley. Torsional vibration damper M57 E38/E39 • Dual damper adapted specifically…

Brief description Various ancillary components are driven by the crankshaft of the engine with the aid of one or two drive belts. The belt is…

The oil pan represents the bottom end of the engine and serves as an oil collection reservoir. The position of the oil pan (sump) depends…

The rotary motion of the crankshaft is transferred to the camshaft via the chain drive. In this way it defines the interaction between the stroke…

The piston forms the moving bottom wall of the combustion chamber. Its specially designed shape contributes to ensuring optimum combustion. The piston rings seal off…

The connecting rod connects the piston to the crankshaft. Each connecting rod is mounted such that it can rotate. The following features applies both to…