Adjust the timing for cylinder 1 to 4 (cylinder head removed)

Pretension the timing chain with the special tool 2 249 162 .
Adjust special tool 0 496 778 (00 9 460) to 0.6 Nm.

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Observe the MP identification.
The identification MP (= installation position) is important for the installation of the special tool 0 496 366 (11 8 570) .

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Position the special tool 0 496 366 (11 8 570) on the vibration absorber and secure it with the bolt (1) .
Insert special tool 0 493 882 (11 9190) into the crankcase.
Crank the crankshaft on the central bolt using a reversible ratchet (2) in the direction of engine rotation until it is in contact with special tool 0 493 882 (11 9 190) .

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Position special tool 2 249 144 on the intake camshaft of bank 1 - 4 in the direction of the arrow and secure with one screw (1) each.

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Special tool, gauge to cylinder head
M6x35	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Position the special tool 2 249 159 on the exhaust camshaft and screw it to special tool 2 249 144.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Special tool to special tool, gauges
M6x20	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Position the special tool 0 496 366 (11 8 570) on the vibration absorber and secure it with the bolt (1) .
Insert special tool 0 493 882 (11 9 190) into the crankcase.
Crank the crankshaft on the central bolt using a reversible ratchet (2) in the direction of engine rotation until it is in contact with special tool 0 493 882 (11 9 190) .

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Position the slide rail (3) .

Secure screws (1) and (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Sliding rail to cylinder head
M6x67 M6x48	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Insert the VANOS central valve (1) of the intake side.

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1. VANOS central valve of variable camshaft timing control to camshaft
M22x1	1. Joining torque	5 Nm

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Insert the VANOS central valve (1) of the exhaust side.

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1. VANOS central valve of variable camshaft timing control to camshaft
M22x1	1. Joining torque	5 Nm

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Crank the engine further on the central bolt until special tool 0 493 882 (11 9 190) can be positioned in the timing case cover.
The engine is now in 150° crankshaft position before firing TDC at cylinder 1.

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VANOS central valve (1) of the intake side, final torque.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

VANOS central valve variable camshaft timing control to camshaft
M22x1	2. Joining torque	30 Nm
	3. Joining torque	50 Nm
	4. Angle of rotation	30°

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VANOS central valve (1) of the exhaust side, final torque.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

VANOS central valve variable camshaft timing control to camshaft
M22x1	2. Joining torque	30 Nm
	3. Joining torque	50 Nm
	4. Angle of rotation	30°

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Install the chain tensioner (1) .

Secure screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Chain tensioner to cylinder head
M7	Joining torque	13 Nm

Remove special tool 0 491 012 (11 4 120).

Position the timing case cover (2) .

Secure screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

End cover (oil) to cylinder head
M6x20	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to REPLACING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET .
Refer to REPLACING THE O-RING FOR VACUUM PUMP CYLINDERS 1 THROUGH 4 .
Refer to FASTENING CYLINDER HEAD COVER OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER, CYLINDER 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS ACTUATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTOR FOR INSTALLATION .
Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE RIGHT-HAND CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to BENDING THE HEAT SHIELD TO THE FRONT .
Refer to TIGHTEN SCREW BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR AND THE MONITORING OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING CENTER FIREWALL LOWERING PART .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT, AND ON THE LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to CONNECTING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Check the coolant level in the low-temperature coolant circuit and top up, if needed. Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .