Adjusting the camshafts with the special tool
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- Keep 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 - Use the setting gauge 0.7° (1) from the special tool kit 2 456 372 to adjust the intake camshaft.
- Use the setting gauge 0.5° (2) from the special tool kit 2 456 372
to adjust the exhaust camshaft.
- Position the basic carrier (1) from the set of special tools 2 456 372
on the cylinder head.
- Tighten the screws (1) from special tool set 2 456 372 on the basic carrier (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Basic carrier to cylinder head | |
|---|---|
| M6 | Tightening torque 8 Nm |
- Rotate the intake camshaft (E) and the exhaust camshaft (A) so that the marks (1) are legible from above.
- Make sure the cam (1) on the exhaust camshaft on cylinder 1
is pointing slightly to the inside right at an angle.
- Make sure the cam (1) on the intake camshaft on cylinder 1
is pointing leftwards at an angle.
- Make sure the flattened areas (1) on the intake camshaft and the exhaust camshaft are pointing upwards at an angle.
- 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).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Test gauge to basic carrier | |
|---|---|
| M6 | Tightening torque 8 Nm |