Checking the position of the intake camshaft

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Check

Check position of the intake camshaft on the respective cylinders.

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Result

» Cam (1) of the intake camshaft runs on the intermediate lever.

Measure

Continue to turn the engine at the vibration damper with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) in the direction of engine rotation.