Install all valve springs
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CAUTION:
Spring preload
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Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
- Carry out the described steps properly.
NOTE:
The description is for one component only. The procedure is identical for all further components.
- Note the installation position of the valve spring.NOTE: The valve spring must be installed so that the larger diameter (Y) points towards the lower spring plate.
- Make sure that the intake valves and the exhaust valve are not interchanged.NOTE: The valve springs (1) are color-coded (2). Color for the intake valves: Green
- Note the installation position of the valve spring.NOTE: The valve spring must be installed so that the larger diameter (Y) points towards the lower spring plate.
- Make sure that the intake valves and the exhaust valve are not interchanged.NOTE: The valve springs (1) are color-coded (2). Color for the exhaust valves: Green/Yellow
- Install valve spring (2) and the spring plate (1).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Wear safety goggles. - Press down the valve spring (1) on the top spring plate with the special tool 0 496 143 (11 8 840) in arrow direction.
- Keep the valve spring (1) pressed down with the help of the hook (2).
- Position the valve shims (1) on the valve (2).
- Press down the valve spring (1) on the top spring plate with the special tool 0 496 143 (11 8 840) in arrow direction .
- Feed out the hook (2) and set it aside.
- Relieve the valve spring (1) carefully
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- Make sure that the valve shims (1) are positioned correctly on the valve (2) and the valve spring (3).