Remove/install slide rail in timing case cover - AR05.10-P-8484GZB

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ENGINES 642 in MODEL 164

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Case Cover Slide Rail Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Timing Case Cover Slide Rail Components (2 Of 2)

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MODIFICATION NOTES

12.2.07	Engine oil filling capacity (oil change and filter change)	*BF18.00-P-1001-01A
12.2.07	Engine oil filling capacity (oil change and filter change)	*BF18.00-P-1001-01S

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, lift gates or sliding roof	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Remove strut tower brace	Model 164.8 only Remove strut tower brace from strut tower mounts.	AR62.30-P-2500GY
2	Remove engine trim panel
3	Remove mixing chamber		AR09.20-P-1320GZB
4	Remove cylinder head cover on the left		AR01.20-P-5014GZB
5	Remove oil filter housing		AR18.20-P-3471GZB
6	Remove high-pressure pump		AR07.02-P-1020GZB
7	Set piston on the 1st cylinder to ignition top dead center (OT)	Rotate engine at crankshaft in the running direction. The TDC marking of vibration damper must be aligned with bar of timing case cover.	AR05.10-P-6858GZB
8	Remove bottom section of soundproofing		AR94.30-P-5300GZ
9	Drain/collect engine oil	Installation: Replace sealing ring of oil drain screw.
			*BA01.45-P-1006-01Q
		Except code (474) Particulate Filter
			*BF18.00-P-1001-01A
		With code (474) Particulate filter
			*BF18.00-P-1001-01S
10	Fit the retaining lock		AR03.30-P-5000GZB
10	Fit the retaining lock	Retaining lock	Figure
11	Detach belt pulley		AR03.30-P-1600GZB
12	Remove the retaining lock	Retaining lock	Figure
13	Remove oil pan		AR01.45-P-7500GZB
14	Remove timing case cover		AR01.40-P-8000GZB
15	Remove chain tensioner		AR05.10-P-7800GZB
16	Pull out slide rail bolts (7) at cylinder heads	In the case of a bolt on the right next to the oil filter housing in the engine block this should be removed analog to the slide rail bolt (7) in the cylinder head. This ensures that the left slide rail is movable.	AR01.30-P-5800-04PI
		Impact extractor	Fig 6
		Threaded stud	Fig 5
		Extractor	Fig 7
17	Unscrew bolt (3) of tensioning rail (3.1)		*BA05.10-P-1003-01L
18	Pull out tensioning rail (3.1) from the bottom
19	Remove left exhaust camshaft	Mark timing chain (1) and sprocket for easier assembly in area (A) in color.	AR05.20-P-6992OM
		Retaining pins	Figure
		Retaining lock	Figure
20	Allow timing chain (1) to sag down into the timing case
21	Unscrew bolt (4) of slide rail (4.1)		*BA05.10-P-1002-01L
22	Press tensioning rail on oil pump drive (8) upwards against spring force	Installation: Push tensioning rail for oil pump drive (8) together completely before installation and insert from below into timing case.
23	Pull out slide rail (4.1) from the bottom
24	Unscrew bolt (5) from slide rail (5.1)		*BA05.10-P-1002-01L
25	Pull out slide rail (5.1) from the bottom
26	Unscrew bolt (6) from slide rail (6.1)		*BA05.10-P-1002-01L
27	Pull out slide rail (6.1) from the bottom
28	Install in the reverse order
	Checking
	Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
29	Check engine for leaks	Check for leaks around timing case cover after the engine test run.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

OIL PAN

Number	Designation			Engine 642
BA01.45-P-1006-01Q	Oil drain screw to oil pan	M12	Nm	30
BA01.45-P-1006-01Q	Oil drain screw to oil pan	M24	Nm	45

TIMING CHAIN, CHAIN TENSIONER

Number	Designation		Engine 642
BA05.10-P-1002-01L	Bearing pin of slide rail	Nm	12
BA05.10-P-1003-01L	Bearing pin of tensioning rail	Nm	12

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Number	Designation			Engine 642.940/950 without particulate filter
BF18.00-P-1001-01A	Engine oil	Filling capacity (oil and filter change)	Liters	8.5
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0228-03A
			Sheet	BB00.40-P-0228-05A
			Sheet	BB00.40-P-0228-51A
			Sheet	BB00.40-P-0229-51A
			Sheet	BB00.40-P-0229-31A
			Sheet	BB00.40-P-0229-05A
			Sheet	BB00.40-P-0229-51A

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Number	Designation			Engine 642.940/950 with particulate filter
BF18.00-P-1001-01S	Engine oil	Filling capacity (oil and filter change)	Liters	8.5
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0228-51A
			Sheet	BB00.40-P-0229-31A
			Sheet	BB00.40-P-0229-51A

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Pins (111 589 03 15 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Lock (112 589 03 40 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Threaded Stud (116 589 01 34 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Impact Extractor (116 589 20 33 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Puller (605 589 00 33 00)

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