Fitting camshaft adjuster to inlet camshaft - AR05.20-P-7201-02AO

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CAMSHAFT, CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT

Number	Designation			Engine 120
BA05.20-P-1001-02F	Nut of camshaft sprocket to flange shaft		Nm	65
BA05.20-P-1003-02F	Bolt for camshaft sprocket and flange shaft to new camshaft	1st stage	Nm	22
		1st stage repair	Nm	20
		2nd stage	∠ °	60
BA05.20-P-1005-02F	Bolt of armature control plunger	1st stage	Nm	5
BA05.20-P-1005-02F	Bolt of armature control plunger	2nd stage	∠ °	90

Fig 1: Identifying (Double Open-End Wrench (104 589 01 01 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)

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Attaching camshaft adjuster to inlet camshafts

Fit flange shaft (16) onto camshaft (22); pay attention to locating pin (21).
Bolt flange shaft (16) to camshaft (22).
Counterhold camshaft with wrench (25) 104 589 01 01 00 for this step and tighten bolts (15).

Pay attention to tightening torque.

Fig 3: Fitting Flange Shaft Onto Camshaft
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Push positioning plunger (14) onto flange shaft (16) in the fixed position rotating clockwise.

Fig 4: Pushing Positioning Plunger Onto Flange Shaft
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Push camshaft sprocket (13) onto positioning plunger (14) in the fixed position rotating counter-clockwise.

Fig 5: Pushing Camshaft Sprocket Onto Positioning Plunger
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Fit on cover (12).
Screw on nut (6); counterhold camshaft (22) with wrench (15) 104 589 01 01 00 for this step.

Fig 6: Screwing On Nut Counterhold Camshaft With Wrench
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Fit on armature (4).
The roll pin (arrow) in the armature (4)should be matched with the flat on the control plunger (18).
Screw on bolt (3); counterhold armature (4) at the flat (arrow) for this step.

Fig 7: Locating Counterhold Armature
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