Prepare for the installation of the high pressure pump
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Rotate the cam of the high-pressure pump drive to the BDC position
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine .
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged .
Damage to the engine .
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged .
- Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.
- Place the depth gauge (1) flat onto the high pressure pump flange.
- Turn the engine on the central bolt in the direction of engine rotation until the camshaft has reached the BDC position.
The depth gauge (1) is in the deepest position.
- Use the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480)
to turn the engine clockwise
until the cam on the high-pressure pump drive is in the BDC position
.
- Check the thread (1) on the high pressure pump flange for sealant residue, clean with standard tools as needed.
- Make sure that no contamination gets into the engine.
- Cover openings with suitable materials.
- Guide out and remove gasket (1).
- Replace the seal (1).
Parts: Gasket
- Guide in and install the seal (1).
- Clean the sealing surface (1) using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .