Adjusting the camshafts with the special tool

Have the set of special tools 2 456 372 ready.

Number	Description
1	Basic carrier
2	Setting gauge for adjusting the intake camshaft
3	Setting gauge for adjusting the exhaust camshaft
4	Basic carrier screws on cylinder head
5	Screw gauge on basic carrier

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Use the setting gauge 0.7° (1) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 to adjust the intake camshaft.
Use the setting gauge 0.5° (2) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 to adjust the exhaust camshaft.

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Position the basic carrier (1) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 on the cylinder head.

Tighten screws (2) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Basic carrier to cylinder head
M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Turn the intake camshaft (E) and the exhaust camshaft (A) to the correct position so that the marks (1) can be read from above.

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Make sure the cam (1) on the exhaust camshaft on cylinder 1 points slightly to the inside on the right at an angle.

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Ensure that the cam (1) on the intake camshaft on the cylinder 1 points to the left at an angle.

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Make sure the flattened areas (1) on the intake camshaft and the exhaust camshaft are pointing upwards at an angle.

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Position the setting gauge 0.5° (2) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 between the exhaust camshaft and the basic carrier (1) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 .
Position the setting gauge 0.7° (3) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 between the intake camshaft and the basic carrier (1) from the set of special tools 2 456 372 .
Tighten down screws (4) .

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Test gauge to basic carrier
M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm