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11 37 010 Removing and installing/replacing intermediate levers (N55)

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.
IMPORTANT: Improper handling. Risk of damage!
IMPORTANT: Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released. 

Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).

For reliable identification:

Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic  .

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Slowly adjust eccentric shaft in direction of arrow to minimum stroke via the servomotor with a 4-mm hexagon socket wrench (2) and an open-end spanner (1).

IMPORTANT: Secure eccentric shaft with open-end spanner (1) (risk of return stroke).
Fig 1: Adjusting Eccentric Shaft Using Open-End Spanner
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Release bolt (1) on the oil spray nozzle.

Tightening torque: 11 37 4AZ .

Unclip oil spray nozzle (2) from the bracket on the actuator drive (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Spray Nozzle From Actuator Drive Bracket
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Position special tool 11 7 110 on return spring (1) (see arrows).

Fig 3: Positioning Special Tool (11 7 110) Onto Return Spring
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WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.
IMPORTANT: Improper handling. Risk of damage! 

Place special tool 11 7 110 flat on cylinder head.

Turn knurled screw (1) in direction of arrow until both clamping levers secure return spring in gate.

Fig 4: Turning Intermediate Levers Knurled Screw
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Return spring is correctly preloaded when both clamping levers are parallel to guide block.

Fig 5: Installing Return Spring Using Special Tool (11 7 110)
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Left and right return springs (1) must be positioned in lateral guide of special tool 11 7 110 .

Fig 6: Positioning Return Springs Into Special Tool (11 7 110) Lateral Guide
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Preload return spring with lever (1) on special tool 11 7 110 in direction of arrow.

Fig 7: Preloading Return Spring Using Special Tool (11 7 110) Lever
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Lock special tool 11 7 110 with latching hook on lever (1).

IMPORTANT: Screw connection on return spring can first be released with secured special tool 11 7 110 .
Fig 8: Locating Special Tool (11 7 110) Lever Latching Hook
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Release screw (1).

Fig 9: Removing Intermediate Lever Screw Using Special Tool (11 7 110)
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WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.

Lever (1) is preloaded.

IMPORTANT: Improper handling. Risk of damage! 
Fig 10: Pressing Back Latching Hook Using Special Tool (11 7 110)
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Secure lever (1)

Press back latching hook (2).

Return spring tension can now be released.

Release knurled screw (1) on special tool 11 7 110 in direction of arrow.

Fig 11: Releasing Knurled Screw On Special Tool (11 7 110)
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Release special tool 11 7 110 in direction of arrow from return spring (1).

Fig 12: Positioning Special Tool (11 7 110) On Return Spring
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Press return spring (1) apart.

Remove return spring (1) upward.

Fig 13: Pressing Apart Return Spring And Removing
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IMPORTANT: Uniform distribution must not be changed.

Place all components in clean and orderly condition in special tool 11 4 481 .

Fig 14: Identifying Special Tool Kit
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All components must be reinstalled in the same positions in an engine which has already been in use.

  1. Eccentric shaft with bearing
  2. Bearing caps of eccentric shaft (set out in order)
  3. Intake camshaft
  4. Bearing caps of intake camshaft (set out in order)
  5. Intake valves with valve springs
  6. Valve heads and valve keys
  7. Rocker arms with HVCA elements (set out in order)
  8. Return springs.
  9. Gates (set out in order)
  10. Intermediate levers (set out in order)

Release screws (1) on gate (2).

Tightening torque 11 37 1AZ .

Place all gates (2) in neat order in special tool 11 4 481 .

Installation note: 

Mixing up the gates (2) will cause the engine to suffer idle-speed fluctuations.

This will result in maladjustment of uniform distribution. 

Fig 15: Identifying Gate And Screws
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Installation note: 

All contact surfaces (1) of gates must be clean and free from oil and grease. If necessary, clean contact surfaces (1).

Fig 16: Identifying Contact Surfaces
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Lift out intermediate levers (1).

Place all intermediate levers (1) in neat order in special tool 11 4 481 .

Installation note: 

Mixing up the intermediate levers (1) will cause the engine to suffer idle-speed fluctuations.

Fig 17: Identifying Valve Gear Intermediate Lever
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Installation note: 

All contact surfaces must be clean and free of oil and grease. If necessary, clean contact surfaces.

All intermediate levers are classified.

All intermediate levers must be reinstalled in the same positions in an engine which has already been in use.

Intermediate levers are classified from 1 to 5.

Fig 18: Locating Intermediate Levers
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IMPORTANT: Before installing intermediate levers (1), make sure rocker arms are correctly positioned.

Risk of damage! 

Fig 19: Identifying Roller Cam Follower (Intake Side)
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Install intermediate levers (1).

Fig 20: Identifying Valve Gear Intermediate Lever
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Fit gate (2) cleanly into recess.

Tighten screws (1) hand-tight.

Check that intermediate levers are in correct installation position.

Release  screws (1) by a 1/4 turn.

Fig 21: Identifying Gate And Screws
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Secure special tool 11 4 450 on screw connection (1) of eccentric shaft and set adjusting screw on special tool 11 4 450 if necessary.

Turn eccentric lever on special tool 11 4 450 in direction of arrow.

Gate is now preloaded.

Insert screws (1) of gates.

Tightening torque 11 37 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Fig 22: Turning Eccentric Lever On Special Tool (11 4 450)
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At cylinder no. 3, the gate can be preinstalled with one screw (internal) only.

Oil spray nozzle is fitted only after return spring has been installed.

Press return spring (1) apart.

Install return spring (1).

Fig 23: Pressing Apart Return Spring And Removing
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Install return spring (2) on gate.

Installation note: 

Insert return spring (2) in intermediate lever (1) (see arrow).

Check that rocker arm (3) is in correct installation position.

Fig 24: Locating Valve Gear Throttle Return Spring
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Position special tool 11 7 110 on return spring.

Fig 25: Positioning Special Tool (11 7 110) On Return Spring
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Clamp return spring with knurled screw (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 26: Clamping Throttle Return Spring With Knurled Screw
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Return spring (1) is positioned correctly when latching hooks surround return spring (1).

Fig 27: Positioning Return Spring
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WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.
IMPORTANT: Improper handling. Risk of damage!

Check return spring on intermediate lever to ensure correct installation position.

Fig 28: Pressing Special Tool (11 7 110)
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Press special tool 11 7 110 to stop in direction of arrow.

IMPORTANT: Pay attention to thread on cylinder head. Risk of damage! 

Tighten bolt (1).

Tightening torque 11 37 2AZ .

Fig 29: Removing Intermediate Lever Screw Using Special Tool (11 7 110)
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Retract oil spray nozzle (2) on actuator drive (3).

Engage bolt (1) and release back to 90°.

For exact positioning of the oil spray nozzle (2) audibly clip it in at the top.

Tightening torque 11 37 4AZ .

Fig 30: Removing Oil Spray Nozzle From Actuator Drive Bracket
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Assemble engine.