Remove the gear from the crankshaft
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- Replace the bearing screws (1)
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Parts: Bearing screws
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Bearing screw to engine block | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bearing screw M10x1.25 Replace the bearing screw. Clean the thread in the engine block with a screw tap. |
46 Nm | |
- Clean the thread in the engine block with a screw tap .
- Replace the bearing screws (2)
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Parts: Bearing screws
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Bearing screw to engine block | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bearing screw M8x1.25 Replace the bearing screw. Clean the thread in the engine block with a screw tap. |
20 Nm | |
- Clean the thread in the engine block with a screw tap .
- Replace the sprocket wheel (3)
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Parts: Camshaft sprocket
- Detach the gear (1) using the special tools 0 490 798 (11 2 000) and 0 490 798 (11 2 000) .
- Make sure that there are no metal chips or similar contaminants in the area of the chain drive, cleaning if necessary .