Blocking the crankshaft in the TDC firing position of cylinder 1
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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.
- Turn the engine to the TDC firing position of cylinder 1
using special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480)
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- Vehicles with manual transmission/double-clutch transmission (DCT):
Dimension (X) = 56 mm
Special tool 2 288 380 must be inserted into the dowel hole up to dimension (X).
- Vehicles with manual transmission/double-clutch transmission (DCT):
The special tool 2 288 380 is incorrectly positioned.
The TDC firing position of cylinder 1 is not reached.
- Vehicles with manual transmission/double-clutch transmission (DCT):
Special tool 2 288 380 is positioned correctly .
The engine is in the TDC firing position of cylinder 1.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Dimension (X) = 66 mm
Special tool 2 288 380 must be inserted into the dowel hole up to dimension (X).
- Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The special tool 2 288 380 is incorrectly positioned.
The TDC firing position of cylinder 1 is not reached.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Special tool 2 288 380 is positioned correctly .
The engine is in the TDC firing position of cylinder 1.