Installing the special tool to secure the camshafts of cylinder bank 1

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If the check finds that the valve timings are incorrect, they must be adjusted.
For additional information, see: ADJUSTING CYLINDER BANK 2 TIMING , or ADJUSTING THE VALVE TIMING OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .

Check

Position special tool 2 249 117 (1) on the camshafts of cylinder bank 1.
Check if the camshafts can be fastened with the special tool 2 249 117 (1).
Check if the special tool 2 249 117 can be brought in contact with the cylinder head using the two screws of the cylinder head cover (2).

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Result

» The camshafts can be fastened.

Measure

Loosen screws (2).

Remove the special tool 2 249 117 (1).

Continue the repair in the next step.

Result

» The camshafts cannot be fastened.

Measure