Balance Shaft Locking Tool Version 3 for BMW N40 N42 N45 N46, as 118700 / 83300496102

Tool for aligning and locking balance shafts during engine timing, oil pump service, and work on the balance shaft unit in BMW engines.

Important Information

• Three different versions exist depending on engine configuration
• Version 3 corresponds to repair manual specification (e.g. N45B16A)
• Correct version must be identified directly on the engine

Important Notice

• Oil pump and balance shafts form one unit and must not be separated
• Front axle must be lowered for access
• Oil pump and suction pipe must be removed
• Crankshaft must be locked at TDC
• Central bolt of oil pump sprocket has left-hand thread

Compatibility

Suitable for engines:

• N40
• N42
• N45
• N46

Engine Codes

N40B16A, N42B18A, N42B20A, N43B20A,
N45B16A, N45B16AC, N45B20A,
N46B18A, N46B20, N46B20A, N46B20B, N46B20BD, N46B20C, N46B20CB, N46B20CC, N46B20CD, N46B20E, N46NB20B

OEM Reference

• as 118700
• as 83300496102

The original numbers are for comparison purposes only and are not original tools.

BMW 1 Series (E81) (09.2006 - 09.2012) 116i (115 hp, 85 kW)

BMW 1 Series (E81) (09.2006 - 09.2012) 118i (129 hp, 95 kW)

BMW 1 Series (E81) (09.2006 - 09.2012) 118i (136 hp, 100 kW)

BMW 1 Series (E81) (09.2006 - 09.2012) 120i (156 hp, 115 kW)

BMW 1 Series (E81) (09.2006 - 09.2012) 120i (163 hp, 120 kW)

BMW 1 Series (E87) (06.2004 - 01.2013) 116i (115 hp, 85 kW)

BMW 1 (E87) (06.2004 - 01.2013) 116i (122 hp, 90 kW)

BMW 1 (E87) (06.2004 - 01.2013) 118i (129 hp, 95 kW)

BMW 1 (E87) (06.2004 - 01.2013) 118i (136 hp, 100 kW)

BMW 1 (E87) (06.2004 - 01.2013) 118i (143 hp, 105 kW)

BMW 1 (E87) (06.2004 - 01.2013) 120i (150 hp, 110 kW) kW)

BMW 1 (E87) (06.2004 - 01.2013) 120i (156 hp, 115 kW)

BMW 1 (E87) (06.2004 - 01.2013) 120i (163 hp, 120 kW)

BMW 1 (F21) (12.2011 - 12.2019) 120i (170 hp, 125 kW)

BMW 1 Convertible (E88) (12.2007 - 12.2013) 118i (136 hp, 100 kW)

BMW 1 Convertible (E88) (12.2007 - 12.2013) 120i (156 hp, 115 kW)

BMW 1 Coupe (E82) (09.2007 - 10.2013) 120 i (156 hp, 115 kW)

BMW 3 (E46) (12.1997 - 05.2005) 316 i (115 hp, 85 kW)

BMW 3 (E46) (12.1997 - 05.2005) 318 i (136 hp, 100 kW)

BMW 3 (E46) (12.1997 - 05.2005) 318 i (143 hp, 105 kW)

BMW 3 (E90) (12.2004 - 02.2012) 316 i (115 hp, 85 kW)

BMW 3 (E90) (12.2004 - 02.2012) 318 i (129 HP, 95 kW)

BMW 3 (E90) (12.2004 - 02.2012) 318 i (136 hp, 100 kW)

BMW 3 (E90) (12.2004 - 02.2012) 320 i (150 hp, 110 kW)

BMW 3 (E90) (12.2004 - 02.2012) 320 i (156 hp, 115 kW)

BMW 3 (E90) (12.2004 - 02.2012) 320 si (173 hp, 127 kW)

BMW 3 Cabriolet (E46) (04.2000 - 12.2007) 318 Ci (136 HP, 100 kW)

BMW 3 convertible (E46) (04.2000 - 12.2007) 318 Ci (143 HP, 105 kW)

BMW 3 Cabriolet (E46) (04.2000 - 12.2007) 318 Ci (150 HP, 110 kW)

BMW 3 Cabriolet (E93) (05.2006 - 12.2013) 320 i (149 hp, 110 kW)

BMW 3 Cabriolet (E93) (05.2006 - 12.2013) 320 i (156 hp, 115 kW)

BMW 3 Compact (E46) (03.2001 - 02.2005) 316 ti (105 HP, 77 kW)

BMW 3 Compact (E46) (03.2001 - 02.2005) 316 ti (115 HP, 85 kW)

BMW 3 Compact (E46) (03.2001 - 02.2005) 318 ti (136 HP, 100 kW)

BMW 3 Compact (E46) (03.2001 - 02.2005) 318 ti (143 HP, 105 kW)

BMW 3 Coupe (E46) (12.1998 - 07.2006) 316 Ci (115 HP, 85 kW)

BMW 3 Coupe (E46) (12.1998 - 07.2006) 318 Ci (136 HP, 100 kW)

BMW 3 Coupe (E46) (12.1998 - 07.2006) 318 Ci (143 HP, 105 kW)

BMW 3 Coupe (E46) (12.1998 - 07.2006) 318 Ci (150 HP, 110 kW)

BMW 3 Coupe (E92) (03.2006 - 12.2013) 320 i (150 hp, 110 kW)

BMW 3 Coupe (E92) (03.2006 - 12.2013) 320 i (156 hp, 115 kW)

BMW 3 Touring (E46) (06.1999 - 07.2005) 316 i (115 HP, 85 kW)

BMW 3 Touring (E46) (06.1999 - 07.2005) 318 i (143 hp, 105 kW)

BMW 3 Touring (E91) (12.2004 - 12.2012) 318 i (129 hp, 95 kW)

BMW 3 Touring (E91) (12.2004 - 12.2012) 318 i (136 HP, 100 kW)

BMW 3 Touring (E91) (12.2004 - 12.2012) 320 i (150 hp, 110 kW)

BMW 5 (E60) (12.2001 - 03.2010) 520 i (156 hp, 115 kW)

BMW X1 (E84) (03.2009 - 06.2015) sDrive 18 i (136 hp, 100kW)

BMW X1 (E84) (03.2009 - 06.2015) sDrive 18 i (150 hp, 110 kW)

BMW X3 (E83) (09.2003 - 12.2011) 2.0 i (150 hp, 110 kW)

BMW X3 (E83) (09.2003 - 12.2011) xDrive 20 i (150 hp, 110 kW)

BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) (09.2002 - 02.2009) 2.0 i (150 hp, 110 kW)