Install all valve springs
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- Note the installation position of the valve spring.NOTE: Install the valve spring so that the larger diameter (Y) points to the bottom spring cup.
- Make sure that the intake valves are not switched with the exhaust valves.NOTE: Valve springs (1) are marked in color (2). Color for the intake valves: Green
- Note the installation position of the valve spring.NOTE: Install the valve spring so that the larger diameter (Y) points to the bottom spring cup.
- Make sure that the intake valves are not switched with the exhaust valves.NOTE: Valve springs (1) are marked in color (2). Color for the exhaust valves: green/yellow
- Install the valve spring (2)
and spring cup (1)
.CAUTION: Component with preload .
Injury hazard!- Reduce preload as far as possible before disassembly. Relieve component.
- Align special tool in direction of valve axis.
- Select the corresponding groove using special tool 0 495 028 (11 9 017)
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- Press down the valve spring on the upper spring cup with the special tools 0 494 374 (11 9 009) and 0 495 028 (11 9 017) .
- Hold the valve spring in the pressed down position using special tool 0 494 375 (11 9 011) .
- Keep the valve spring pressed down with the special tool 0 495 028 (11 9 017) .
- Install the valve shims (1) of the valve (2) with a magnet.
- Relieve load on valve spring.
- Unlock special tool 0 494 370 (11 9 005) in the arrow direction and remove.