Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing From Camshafts, Cylinder Bank 2 (Left): Installing

• The crankshaft is locked using the : T10492  or : T40069  at "TDC" point.
• The : T40331/1  is tightened on the camshaft housing to 9 Nm.
• Replace the friction disk (diamond discs) after removal.

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• The marks -1 and 2- on the camshaft adjusters must align with the corresponding locating tabs -arrows- on the camshaft housing.

-- Bring the camshaft adjuster with the camshaft timing chain positioned in the previously described installation position at the same time pay attention to the applied markings when removing.

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-- Lubricate the control valves -1 and 2- on the threads and bolt head support and install all the way but do not tighten.

• Both camshaft adjusters must be able to be turned on the camshaft.

-- Remove the : T03006  .

• The help of a second technician is necessary for the following step.

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-- Have a second technician position the : VAS6583  with the Socket : VAS261001  and : T90001  on the intake camshaft adjuster and tension to 30 Nm counter-clockwise -arrow- and hold.

-- Tighten the control valves with : T90000  as follows while the camshaft adjuster is still being held under tension:

• Control valve -2- on the exhaust camshaft 30 Nm.
• Control valve -1- on the intake camshaft 30 Nm.

Valve Timing, Checking

-- Remove the : T40331/1  .

-- Remove the : T10492  or : T40069  .

-- Using the : T40263  and : T40314  , turn the crankshaft two turns in direction of -arrow- until the vibration damper is back at "TDC".

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• The marks -1 and 2- on the camshaft adjusters must align with the corresponding locating tabs -arrows- on the camshaft housing.

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Procedures, where the Engine is NOT Removed:

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-- Insert the : T10492  on the groove -1- in the vibration damper all the way in the hole -arrow- in the belt pulley side sealing flange. If necessary push the crankshaft slightly back and forth.

Procedure, if the Engine is Removed Due to Preliminary Work.

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-- Install the : T40069  in the hole and tighten to 20 Nm. If necessary push the crankshaft slightly back and forth.

Continuation: 

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• The help of a second technician is necessary for the following step.

-- Have a second technician position the : VAS6583  with the : VAS261001  and : T90001  on the intake camshaft adjuster and tension to 30 Nm counter-clockwise -arrow- and hold.

• It must be easy to insert the : T40331/1  .

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• Do not use a hammer to install the camshaft positioning tool.

-- Insert the prepared : T40331/1  all the way into the camshaft.

• The : T40331/6  engages as shown in the flattened position -2- on the intake camshaft.
• The : T40331/7  engages as shown in the flattened position -1- on the exhaust camshaft.

If the Camshaft Positioning Tool: T40331/1  CANNOT be Inserted:

-- Remove the : T10492  or : T40069  .

-- Insert the prepared : T40331/1  all the way in the camshafts as previously described. For this turn the crankshaft slightly.

-- Loosen the control valves -1 and 2- a half a turn using the : T90000  .

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Procedures, where the Engine is NOT Removed:

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-- Insert the : T10492  on the groove -1- in the vibration damper all the way in the hole -arrow- in the belt pulley side sealing flange. If necessary push the crankshaft slightly back and forth.

Procedure, if the Engine is Removed Due to Preliminary Work.

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-- Install the : T40069  in the hole and tighten to 20 Nm. If necessary push the crankshaft slightly back and forth.

Continuation: 

-- Repeat the adjustment. Refer to Installing => Have a second technician position the : VAS6583 with the Socket : VAS261001 and : T90001 on the intake camshaft adjuster and tension to 30 Nm counter-clockwise -arrow- and hold. .

If the : T40331/1  Can be Inserted:

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-- Remove the : T10492  or : T40069  .

-- Remove the : T40331/1  .

-- Position the : T90001  and : T90002  on the intake camshaft adjuster.

-- Support the Counter Holder on the exhaust camshaft control valve -2-. If necessary slightly turn the crankshaft.

-- Turn the control valve -1- a 35° additional turn using the : T90000  .

-- Position the : T90001  and : T90002  on the exhaust camshaft adjuster.

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-- Support the Counter Holder on the intake camshaft control valve -1-. If necessary slightly turn the crankshaft.

-- Turn the control valve -2- a 35° additional turn using the : T90000  .

-- Install the vacuum pump. Refer to VACUUM PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the cylinder bank 2 upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Additional procedures. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .