Removing, installing hydraulic valve clearance compensation elements (bucket tappets) - AR05.00-P-2011HX

ENGINE 601, 602, 603 (except, 602.982) 

Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Valve Clearance Compensation Elements (Bucket Tappets) Remove/Install Components

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	Removing, installing
1	Remove camshaft		ra05006010220x
2	Pull out compensation element (1)	Installation:  re-install compensation elements (1) which are not replaced, at the same point. Oil compensation element (1).	*WH58.30-Z-1041-02A
3	Remove screw plug (5) and blow compressed air into oil gallery (3)	At the same time, inspect clearance of outlet drillings (arrows) at the seat of the valve tappet. Installation:  replace seal (4).
4	Install in the reverse order

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Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1041-02A	Rubber suction cup, dia. 30 mm