Adjusting the camshafts with the special tool
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- Have the set of special tools 2 456 372 ready.
| Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basic carrier |
| 2 | Setting gauge for adjusting the intake camshaft |
| 3 | Setting gauge for adjusting the exhaust camshaft |
| 4 | Basic carrier screws on cylinder head |
| 5 | Screw gauge on basic carrier |
- Use the setting gauge 0.7° (1) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 to adjust the intake camshaft.
- Use the setting gauge 0.5° (2)
from the set of special tools 2 456 372
to adjust the exhaust camshaft.
- Position the basic carrier (1) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 on the cylinder head.
- Tighten screws (2) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Basic carrier to cylinder head | ||
| M6 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm |
- Turn the intake camshaft (E)
and the exhaust camshaft (A)
to the correct position so that the marks (1)
can be read from above.
- Make sure the cam (1)
on the exhaust camshaft on cylinder 1
points slightly to the inside on the right at an angle.
- Ensure that the cam (1)
on the intake camshaft on the cylinder 1
points to the left at an angle.
- Make sure the flattened areas (1)
on the intake camshaft and the exhaust camshaft are pointing upwards at an angle.
- Position the setting gauge 0.5° (2) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 between the exhaust camshaft and the basic carrier (1) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 .
- Position the setting gauge 0.7° (3) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 between the intake camshaft and the basic carrier (1) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 .
- Tighten down screws (4) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Test gauge to basic carrier | ||
| M6 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm |