11 31 540 Checking timing chain for elongation and replacing chain tensioner (N47 D/C K/U/O/T 0/1)

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Measurement of timing chain is only possible during manual cranking (dynamic).
An engine start is not permissible.
Cranking the engine only with an installed special tool (chain tensioner) is permissible.

IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine against direction of rotation, apply mark to vibration absorber.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER , remove sealing ring.
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IMPORTANT: Cranking the engine only with an installed special tool (chain tensioner) is permissible.

Install special tool 2 353 281without sealing ring.

Install special tool 2 353 281without shim.

Tightening torque: 11 12 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (2 353 281)

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IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine against direction of rotation, apply mark to vibration absorber.

Crank engine with special tool 11 6 480 .

Measurement of timing chain.

Crank engine at constant speed in direction of rotation 4 times.

Determine minimum dimension on special tool 2 353 281 with the aid of a second person.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (11 6 480)

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Determine protrusion or short length of the measuring pin on special tool 2 353 281 (see Fig 3).

Graphic: A

Minimum protrusion greater than 4 mm (indentation visible).

Fig 3: Measuring Short Length Of Pin On Special Tool (2 353 281)

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Graphic: B

Minimum protrusion 4 mm (indentation not visible).

Fig 4: Measuring Short Length Of Pin On Special Tool (2 353 281)

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Graphic: C

Minimum protrusion 2 mm.

Fig 5: Measuring Short Length Of Pin On Special Tool (2 353 281)

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Graphic: D

Measuring pin flush with reference surface (see arrow).

Fig 6: Measuring Pin Flush With Reference Surface Of Special Tool (2 353 281)

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Graphic: E

Short length to reference surface (see arrow).

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (2 353 281)

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Installation note:

Follow diagnosis instruction.