Tightening the VANOS central valve of the intake adjuster

• To tighten VANOS central valve (1), use reversible ratchet (2) from special tool 0 496 855 with special tool 2 450 487 .

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• Tighten the VANOS central valve (1) of the intake camshaft adjuster.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

VANOS central valve to camshaft
M21/M22	1. Joining torque	10 Nm
	2. Joining torque	30 Nm
	3. Joining torque	50 Nm
	4. Angle of rotation	35°

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