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Checking the timings of the camshaft

CAUTION: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
WARNING: Working on fuel system. 
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion! 
  • When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
  • Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
  • No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
CAUTION: On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed. 
Injury hazard! 
  • Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
  • Before performing any installation work, allow cooling system to cool down to less than 40°C.
  • Note warnings on cylinder head cover.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work 

Number Description
1 Basic carrier
2 Setting gauge for adjusting the intake camshaft
3 Setting gauge for adjusting the exhaust camshaft
4 Screws of the basic carrier on the cylinder head
5 Screws of the gauge on the basic carrier
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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the engine. 
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged. 
  • Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Basic carrier to cylinder head
M6 Tightening torque  8 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Test gauge to basic carrier
M6 Tightening torque  8 Nm
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Follow-up work