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Check basic position of camshafts - AR05.20-P-6010MC

ENGINE 275 in MODEL 215, 216, 220, 221, 230 

Fig 1: Identifying Basic Position Of Camshafts - Shown On Model 220
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Shown on model 220 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove cylinder head covers (1)   AR01.20-P-5014H
2 Remove fan shroud (2). Model 215.376, 220.176, 230 AR20.40-P-6800AC
    Model 215.379, 220.179 AR20.40-P-6800IM
    Model 216, 221 except 216.379, 221.179 AR20.40-P-6800SZ
    Model 216.379, 221.179 AR20.40-P-6800SXM
INSPECT Checking    
3 Position engine to a 30° crank angle after ignition TDC of cylinder 1 IMPORTANT Rotate engine at crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until marking for a 30° crank angle on the belt pulley/vibration damper (12) coincides with marking on the timing case cover (arrow).
NOTES The engine must not be turned back, otherwise the timing chain can skip and this can result in engine damage.
 
4 Check basic position of camshafts IMPORTANT The basic position of the camshafts is only correct if both holding devices (3) can be mounted free of tension on left and right cylinder head. The scribe marks (A) of the camshaft bearing caps (4) must align with scribe marks (B) on camshafts (5).  
    SPECIAL TOOL Retainer (left camshaft) Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Retainer (right camshaft) If this is not possible: ↓ Figure
    Set basic position of camshafts. AR05.20-P-6020M 
5 Install in the reverse order    
Fig 2: Identifying Holding Device (137 589 01 40 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Holding Device (285 589 00 40 00)
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