Checking the position of the intake camshaft (cylinder head removed)
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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 (2).
Measure
- Continue turning intake camshaft (3) with a conventional open-end wrench until the cam (1) does not run on the intermediate lever (2).