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Inspect basic position of camshaft - AR05.20-P-6010-01VB

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Shown without pulse wheels on the camshaft adjusters 

  1. Crank the engine at the crankshaft in Turn the direction of engine rotation (arrow) to 40° crank angle after ignition TDC.

    IMPORTANT The 40° marking (1) on the belt pulley must be aligned with the positioning edge (2) on the timing case cover.

    The markings (3) on the camshaft adjusters face upward, and the markings (4) align with the contact surfaces on the cylinder head covers.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Basic Position Of Camshaft
    G04731909Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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