Block the crankshaft in he TDC firing position of cylinder 1
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine .
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged .
Damage to the engine .
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged .
- Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.
- With the special tool, turn the engine 2 468 560 to the TDC firing position of cylinder 1 .
- Vehicles with manual transmission/double-clutch transmission (DCT):
Dimension (X) = 56 mm
Special tool 2 288 380 must be inserted up to dimension (X) into the dowel hole.
- Vehicles with manual transmission/double-clutch transmission (DCT):
Special tool 2 288 380 incorrectly positioned.
TDC firing position of cylinder 1 not achieved.
- Vehicles with manual transmission/double-clutch transmission (DCT):
Special tool 2 288 380 correctly positioned.
Engine is in TDC firing position of cylinder 1.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Dimension (X) = 66 mm
Special tool 2 288 380 must be inserted up to dimension (X) into the dowel hole.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Special tool 2 288 380 incorrectly positioned.
TDC firing position of cylinder 1 not achieved.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Special tool 2 288 380 correctly positioned.
Engine is in TDC firing position of cylinder 1.