11 31 052 Replacing both timing chains: Notes
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE
- Install and fasten special tool 0 495 196
(00 2 320) on special tool 0 495 187
(00 2 300) as shown.
Engine mounting bracket on assembly jig, M14 x 95, Tightening torque: 130Nm
- Position and fasten special tool 2 413 082
on the special tool 0 495 196
(00 2 320) as shown.
Hexagon screws from special tool set, Tightening torque: 105Nm
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM
- Position and secure the special tool 2 411 718 ENGINE MOUNT on the engine.
- Position the engine with a workshop crane and the special tool 0 490 567 LIFTING GEAR on the special tool 2 413 082 MOUNT .
- Make sure that the engine is correctly engaged using the special tool 2 411 718 ENGINE MOUNT on the special tool 2 413 082 MOUNT .
- Tighten the nuts of the special tool 2 413 082 MOUNT , until the clamping jaws fit completely on the special tool 2 411 718 ENGINE MOUNT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP
- Release the oil drain plug
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT ENGINE ENCAPSULATION
- Refer to REMOVING TANK VENT VALVE
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM
- Refer to REMOVING IGNITION COILS
- Refer to REMOVING THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE RAIL AND THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
- Refer to REMOVING THE INJECTORS FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3
- Refer to REMOVING THE INJECTORS FOR CYLINDERS 4 TO 6
- Refer to REMOVING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH ACTUATORS
- Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER
- Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR
- Refer to CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING (AT)
- Refer to CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
- Refer to REMOVING THE CHAIN TENSIONER (ENGINE REMOVED)
- Refer to RELEASING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE
- Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE ADJUSTER
- Disassemble all special tools
- Refer to REMOVING THE AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE COOLANT RETURN LINE
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE COOLANT RETURN LINE (FRONT SECTION IS REMOVED)
- Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT FEED LINE (COOLANT RETURN LINE IS REMOVED)
- Refer to DETACHING OIL SUPPLY LINE FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER
- Refer to REMOVING CYLINDER HEAD
- Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
- Refer to REMOVING OIL SUMP
- Refer to REMOVING FLYWHEEL
- Refer to REMOVING FLYWHEEL
- Refer to REMOVING REAR TIMING CASE COVER
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TIMING CASE COVER
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL
- Refer to INSTALLING OIL PAN (ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION REMOVED)
- Refer to SEAL THE OIL DUCT
- Refer to CLEAN SEALING SURFACES
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD
- Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER
- Refer to SECURING THE OIL FEED LINE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT FEED LINE (COOLANT RETURN LINE IS REMOVED)
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE COOLANT RETURN LINE (FRONT SECTION REMOVED)
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE COOLANT RETURN LINE
- Refer to INSTALLING THE AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP
- Block the crankshaft in the TDC firing position of cylinder 1. Refer to the relevant instructions under the procedure for CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) or CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) .
- Refer to the relevant instructions for blocking the camshafts under procedure for CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) or CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) .
- Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER
- Refer to PRELOADING TIMING CHAIN
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE
- Crank the engine twice. Refer to relevant instructions under procedure for CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) or CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) .
- Disassemble all special tools
- Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR
- Refer to INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER
- Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS
- Refer to PREPARE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
- Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
- Refer to PREPARE THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 3
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 4 TO 6
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP
- Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ENGINE ENCAPSULATION
- Tighten the oil drain plug to 25 Nm. NOTE: Replace the sealing ring.
- Top up the engine oil
- Remove engine from assembly stand.
- Remove engine mount from the engine
- Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE