Special tools required:

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11 3 160
11 4 400
11 5 100

For identification of special tools, refer to ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS .

Remove cylinder head. Refer to 11 12 100 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head (S54) .

Remove fan clutch with fan impeller and fan cowl. Refer to 11 52 020 Removing and installing/replacing fan clutch (S52 / S54 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56) .

Remove spark plugs. Refer to 12 12 011 REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (S54) .

NOTE: Fit special tool 11 5 100 on four screws on vibration damper and crank engine.

Fig 1: Cranking Engine

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With cams pointing upwards, measure valve clearance with special tool 11 3 160.

Fig 2: Measuring Valve Clearance

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Note down measured values.

Compare measured valve clearance with prespecified ventil clearance. Refer to 11 34 VALVES WITH SPRINGS S54 .

If the measured valve clearance is outside the stipulated valve clearance tolerance:

CAUTION: It is very easy for the adjustment plates to fall down.

Place a clean cloth underneath the valve to be adjusted.

Seal oil return and vent holes.

Seal opening to timing case cover at first cylinder.

Seal spark plug bores.

CAUTION: Do not damage sealing surface for cylinder head cover.

Carefully detach retaining clip (1) from rocker arm shaft.

Fig 3: Detaching Retaining Clip From Rocker Arm Shaft

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CAUTION: It is very easy for the adjustment plates to fall down.

Carefully slide rocker arm to one side.

Fig 4: Sliding Rocker Arm To One Side

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NOTE: Special tool 11 4 400 is magnetic.

Remove adjustment plates with special tool 11 4 400.

Fig 5: Removing Adjustment Plates

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Measure removed adjustment plates.

Fig 6: Measuring Adjustment Plates

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CAUTION: It is very easy for the adjustment plates to fall down.

Insert required adjustment plates with special tool 11 4 400.

Fig 7: Inserting Adjustment Plates

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CAUTION: Incorrect installation possible!

When the rocker arm is pushed back, there is the risk that the adjustment plate will also be pushed out.

Carefully push rocker arm back and check correct position of adjustment plates.

Fig 8: Checking Correct Position Of Adjustment Plates

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NOTE: If necessary, check correct position of adjustment plates with a mirror.

CAUTION: Do not damage sealing surface for cylinder head cover.

Install retaining clip (1).

Fig 9: Installing Retaining Clip

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CAUTION: Retaining clip (1) must snap into place on left and right over rocker arm shaft (2).

Check valve clearance. Refer to 11 34 VALVES WITH SPRINGS S54 .