11 37 020 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (cylinders 1 to 4) (S63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front axle with engine and transmission. See REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT AXLE WITH ENGINE/TRANSMISSION (DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION)or REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT AXLE WITH ENGINE/TRANSMISSION (MANUAL GEARBOX) .
Remove RIGHT INTAKE PLENUM .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to intermediate shaft.

Set intermediate shaft to zero lift with screw(1).

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Adjusting Screw

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to sealing surface.

Lever out the radial shaft seal (1) with a suitable tool, if applicable.

Fig 3: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal

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Installation note:

Pull off and replace radial shaft seal (1) in direction of arrow if necessary.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Radial Shaft Seal

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Installation note:

Press the radial shaft seal (1) to the limit position on the housing.

Fig 5: Pressing Radial Shaft Seal To Limit Position On Housing

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Screw in the actuator drive in direction of arrow evenly with the shaft (1) over the gearing of the intermediate shaft to the limit position.

Installation note:

Insert bolts.

Tightening torque: 11 37 4AZ .

The plug connection must audibly engage at the actuator drive.

Fig 6: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Adjusting Screw

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Assemble engine.

Check function of Digital Engine Electronics.