Checking and replacing hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements (bucket tappets) - RA05001042110X(05-2110)
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Operation no. of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates
05-2010-2500
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Cylinder head cover | remove, install (01-0500) . |
| Cam on respective bucket tappet | position to base circle (lobe of cam must face up). |
| Bucket tappet | press with suitable tool (not steel tool). |
| Bucket tappets | if one tappet can be pressed more easily in comparison to the others, replace this bucket tappet. |
BUCKET TAPPET CLEARANCE
| Relevant camshaft | remove, install (05-2200) . |
| Bucket tappet of respective cylinder | pull up with rubber sucker and remove. Install bucket tappet 1st version, 82 g, only together with double valve spring. Bucket tappet 2nd version, 67 g, and 3rd version, 52 g, can be installed with the following valve springs,
Magnets must not be used as minute iron swarf may gather on the magnetized surfaces of the bucket tappet and produces damage to buckets and cams. The bucket tappets must be re-installed at the same point. |
| Basic bore | inspect visually. |
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOL
| Rubber sucker Ø 30 mm | e.g. | Hazet, no. 735-2 |