Blocking the crankshaft in the TDC firing position of cylinder 1
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NOTE:
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.
- Turn the engine with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) in arrow direction to the TDC firing position of cylinder 1 .
- Version with automatic transmission:
Dimension (X) = 66 mm
Insert special tool 2 288 380 into the dowel hole up to dimension (X).
- Version with automatic transmission:
The special tool 2 288 380 is incorrectly positioned.
The TDC firing position of cylinder 1 is not reached.
- Version with automatic transmission:
The special tool 2 288 380 is correctly positioned.
The engine is in the TDC firing position of cylinder 1.
- Vehicles with manual gearbox:
Dimension (X) = 62 mm
Special tool 2 288 380 must be inserted up to dimension (X) into the dowel hole.
- Version with manual transmission:
The special tool 2 288 380 is incorrectly positioned.
The TDC firing position of cylinder 1 is not reached.
- Version with manual transmission:
The special tool 2 288 380 is correctly positioned.
The engine is in the TDC firing position of cylinder 1.