11 37 008 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft (S63)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: All intake side bearing supports are marked and may only be reinstalled at the same position.

Unfasten screws (2 and 3).

Remove intake side bearing support (1) and place on special tool 11 4 480 in an orderly fashion.

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Support And Screws

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Lift off eccentric shaft (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Eccentric Shaft

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IMPORTANT: Risk of mixing up the eccentric shafts.
Identification: 14 = cylinders 1 to 4.
Identification: 58 = cylinders 5 to 8.

Check fitting bushes (1) for damage and replace if applicable.

Fig 3: Identifying Fitting Bushes

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Insert intermediate shaft 14 for cylinders 1-4.

Place bearing support (1) in position.

Insert screws (2 and 3).

Tightening torque: 11 37 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Support And Screws

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Assemble engine.