Valve Timing, Checking

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-- Remove the upper timing chain cover. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect the right charge air hose at the coupling.

-- Rotate the vibration damper, from underneath, in engine rotation direction to Top Dead Center (TDC) -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Markings On Camshafts Aligned To Point Upward

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NOTE: Use a ratchet with a 24 mm socket to rotate the vibration damper. Always turn the vibration damper in engine rotation direction to TDC. Do not rotate the vibration damper backward to get to TDC!

The notch on the vibration damper must line up with the arrow mark on the lower timing chain cover (use a mirror, if necessary).
The marks -1- on the camshafts must point upward.

-- Measure the distance from the outer edge of the cylinder head cover -A- to the mark on the intake camshaft -B-.

Fig 2: Identifying Measurement Points From Outer Edge To Mark

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Specified value: 61 to 64 mm.

-- Once the specified value is reached, measure the distance between the mark on the intake camshaft -B- to the mark on the exhaust camshaft -C-.

Fig 3: Identifying Measurement Points From Mark On Intake Camshaft To Mark On Exhaust Camshaft

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Specified value: 124 to 126 mm

NOTE: If one tooth has an offset, there will be a deviation of approximately 6 mm from the specified value. Install the timing chain once again if there is an offset.