11 31 505 Adjusting timing (M57T2-SCR)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

REMOVING CYLINDER HEAD COVER

The cams on the intake camshaft at the 1st cylinder point downwards.

Release screw (1).

NOTE: Bolt (1) must be removed beforehand as it is no longer accessible in TDC setting.

Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Camshaft Screw

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Remove protective cap in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Reinstall protective cap with some grease.

Fig 2: Removing Protective Cap

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Crank engine at crankshaft with special tool 11 6 480 .

Secure crankshaft at flywheel with special tool 11 6 080 .

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 6 080)

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IMPORTANT: Do not release screws (2).

Release camshaft sprocket bolts (1).

Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

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Marking (1) on intake camshaft must be flush with cylinder head.

Marking (2) on exhaust camshaft must be flush with cylinder head.

It is possible to effect turning at the hexagon head of the exhaust camshaft in order to set the gear wheels.

NOTE: See Fig 5.

Fig 5: Identifying Intake Camshaft With Cylinder Head Mark

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Mark (1) on intake camshaft gear must be between marks (2) on exhaust sprocket wheel.

NOTE: See Fig 6.

Fig 6: Identifying Intake Camshaft Gear Mark

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Position special tool 11 6 321 on intake camshaft and secure with special tool 11 6 322 .

Installation note:

The exhaust camshaft only has to be checked, setting is not possible.

Fig 7: Locating Special Tool 11 6 321 On Intake Camshaft

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Secure sprocket bolts (1).

Tightening torque: 11 31 1AZ .

Installation note:

Crank engine at central bolt through 360°.

The third sprocket bolt is now accessible.

Secure third sprocket bolt.

Fig 8: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

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Check timing.

Remove all special tools.

Assemble engine.