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11 37 010 Removing and installing/replacing intermediate levers (N55)

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.
IMPORTANT: Improper handling. Risk of damage! 
IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released  .
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic  .
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Slowly adjust eccentric shaft in direction of arrow to minimum stroke via the servomotor with a 4-mm hexagon socket wrench (2) and an open-end spanner (1).

IMPORTANT: Secure eccentric shaft with open-end spanner (1) (risk of return stroke).
Fig 1: Securing Eccentric Shaft Using Open-End Spanner
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Release bolt (1) on the oil spray nozzle.

Tightening torque: 11 37 4AZ .

Unclip oil spray nozzle (2) from the bracket on the actuator drive (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Spray Nozzle, Actuator Drive & Bolt
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Position special tool 11 7 110 on return spring (1) (see arrows).

Fig 3: Positioning Special Tool 11 7 110 On Return Spring
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WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.
IMPORTANT: Improper handling. Risk of damage! 

Place special tool 11 7 110 flat on cylinder head.

Turn knurled screw (1) in direction of arrow until both clamping levers secure return spring in gate.

Fig 4: Turning Knurled Screw
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Return spring is correctly preloaded when both clamping levers are parallel to guide block.

Fig 5: Placing Special Tool 11 7 110 Flat On Cylinder Head
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Left and right return springs (1) must be positioned in lateral guide of special tool 11 7 110 .

Fig 6: Positioning Return Springs In Lateral Guide Of Special Tool 11 7 110
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Preload return spring with lever (1) on special tool 11 7 110 in direction of arrow.

Fig 7: Installing Return Spring With Lever On Special Tool 11 7 110
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Lock special tool 11 7 110 with latching hook on lever (1).

IMPORTANT: Screw connection on return spring can first be released with secured special tool 11 7 110 .
Fig 8: Locking Special Tool 11 7 110 With Catch On Lever
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Release screw (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Special Tool Screws
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WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.
Lever (1) is preloaded.
IMPORTANT: Improper handling. Risk of damage! 

Secure lever (1).

Press back latching hook (2).

Return spring tension can now be released.

Fig 10: Pressing Back Latching Hook
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Release knurled screw (1) on special tool 11 7 110 in direction of arrow.

Fig 11: Releasing Knurled Screw On Special Tool 11 7 110
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Release special tool 11 7 110 in direction of arrow from return spring (1).

Fig 12: Releasing Special Tool 11 7 110 From Return Spring
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Press return spring (1) apart.

Remove return spring (1) upward.

Fig 13: Removing Torsion Spring Upward
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IMPORTANT: Uniform distribution must not  be changed.
Place all components in clean and orderly  condition in special tool 11 4 481 .

All components must be reinstalled in the same positions in an engine which has already been in use.

Fig 14: Identifying Engine Components
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  1. Eccentric shaft with bearing
  2. Bearing caps of eccentric shaft (set out in order)
  3. Intake camshaft
  4. Bearing caps of intake camshaft (set out in order)
  5. Intake valves with valve springs
  6. Valve heads and valve keys
  7. Rocker arms with hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements (in neat order).
  8. Return springs.
  9. Gates (set out in order)
  10. Intermediate levers (set out in order)

Release screws (1) on gate (2).

Tightening torque: 11 37 1AZ .

Place all gates (2) in neat order in special tool 11 4 481 .

Installation note: 

Mixing up the gates (2) will cause the engine to suffer idle-speed fluctuations.

This will result in maladjustment of uniform distribution  .

Fig 15: Identifying Screws On Gate
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Installation note: 

All contact surfaces (1) of gates must be clean and free from oil and grease. If necessary, clean contact surfaces (1).

Fig 16: Identifying Gates Contact Surfaces
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Lift out intermediate levers (1).

Place all intermediate levers (1) in neat order in special tool 11 4 481 .

Installation note: 

Mixing up the intermediate levers (1) will cause the engine to suffer idle-speed fluctuations.

Installation note: 

All contact surfaces must be clean and free of oil and grease. If necessary, clean contact surfaces.

Fig 17: Identifying Intermediate Lever
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All intermediate levers are classified.

All intermediate levers must be reinstalled in the same positions in an engine which has already been in use.

Intermediate levers are classified from 1 to 5.

Fig 18: Locating Intermediate Levers
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IMPORTANT: Before installing intermediate levers (1), make sure rocker arms are correctly positioned.
Risk of damage! 
Fig 19: Identifying Intermediate Levers On Rocker Arms
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Install intermediate levers (1).

Fig 20: Identifying Intermediate Lever
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Fit gate (2) cleanly into recess.

Tighten screws (1) hand-tight.

Check that intermediate levers are in correct installation position.

Release  screws (1) by a 1/4 turn.

Fig 21: Identifying Gate Screws
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Secure special tool 11 4 450 on screw connection (1) of eccentric shaft and set adjusting screw on special tool 11 4 450 if necessary.

Turn eccentric lever on special tool 11 4 450 in direction of arrow.

Gate is now preloaded.

Insert screws (1) of gates.

Tightening torque: 11 37 1AZ .

Installation note: 

At cylinder no. 3, the gate can be pre-installed with one screw (internal) only.

Fig 22: Securing Special Tool 11 4 450 On Screw Connection Of Eccentric Shaft
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Oil spray nozzle is fitted only after return spring has been installed.

Press return spring (1) apart.

Install return spring (1).

Fig 23: Installing Return Spring
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Install return spring (2) on gate.

Installation note: 

Insert return spring (2) in intermediate lever (1) (see arrow).

Check that rocker arm (3) is in correct installation position.

Fig 24: Identifying Return Spring, Intermediate Lever & Rocker Arm
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Position special tool 11 7 110 on return spring.

Fig 25: Positioning Special Tool 11 7 110 On Return Spring
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Clamp return spring with knurled screw (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 26: Removing Return Spring With Knurled Screw
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Return spring (1) is positioned correctly when latching hooks surround return spring (1).

Fig 27: Positioning Return Spring
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WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.
IMPORTANT: Improper handling. Risk of damage! 
Check return spring on intermediate lever to ensure correct installation position.

Press special tool 11 7 110 to stop in direction of arrow.

Fig 28: Pressing Special Tool 11 7 110 To Stop
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IMPORTANT: Pay attention to thread on cylinder head. Risk of damage! 

Tighten bolt (1).

Tightening torque: 11 37 2AZ .

Fig 29: Identifying Special Tool Screws
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Retract oil spray nozzle (2) on actuator drive (3).

Engage bolt (1) and release back to 90°.

For exact positioning of the oil spray nozzle (2) audibly clip it in at the top.

Tightening torque: 11 37 4AZ .

Fig 30: Identifying Oil Spray Nozzle, Actuator Drive & Bolt
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Assemble engine.