Set Basic Position Of Camshafts - AR05.20-P-6020MSA

Engine 256.9 in model 213, 238, 257, 290

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	Risk of injury to skin and eyes due to handling of engine oil. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing engine oil	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. Do not fill engine oil into beverage containers.	AS18.00-Z-0001-01A
Topical note	Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects		AH00.00-P-5000-01A
	Remove
1	Move camshafts to basic position.	WIS Service Media multimedia:A supplement to the article is available. With adjustment of the high-pressure pump. WIS Service Media multimedia:A supplement to the article is available. Without adjustment of the high-pressure pump.	AR05.20-P-6010MSA
2	Remove rear cover from cylinder head.		AR01.30-P-5702MSA
3	Remove the camshaft positioner of the intake camshaft.		AR05.20-P-7206MSA
4	Remove camshaft positioner of exhaust camshaft.		AR05.20-P-7207MSA
	Adjust
5	Remove locating tool.	Locating tool	Fig 2
6	Turn intake and exhaust camshafts until marking (M) on pulse wheels is visible.	Socket wrench bit	Fig 3
7	Install locating tool.	The locating tool must be inserted in the service openings while disassembled. If necessary, rotate camshafts further using a socket wrench socket until locating tool can be inserted.
		Socket wrench bit	Fig 3
		Locating tool	Fig 2
	Install
8	Install camshaft positioner of exhaust camshaft.		AR05.20-P-7207MSA
9	Install the camshaft positioner for the intake camshaft.		AR05.20-P-7206MSA
10	Remove locating pin of crankshaft lock.	Adjustment tool	Fig 1
11	Remove locating tool.	Locating tool	Fig 2
12	Remove locking pins of camshaft positioners.	Assembly tool	Fig 4
13	Turn engine in the direction of engine rotation by two revolutions and set the cylinder 1 piston to ignition TDC.	Adjustment tool	Fig 1
		Counterholder	Fig 5
14	Perform visual check through sensor openings at camshaft housing. The marking (M) on the pulse wheels must be visible.	If the marking (M) is not visible, the piston of cylinder 1 is not at ignition TDC.
15	Install locating pin of crankshaft lock.	Adjustment tool	Fig 1
	Check
16	Install locating tool.	The locating tool must be inserted in the service openings in a disassembled manner.
		Locating tool If locating tool can not be inserted: ↓ Repeat adjustment.	Fig 2
17	Remove locating tool.	Locating tool	Fig 2
18	Install the service covers (61) of the intake and exhaust camshafts.	Do not damage the fuel high-pressure line when tightening the screws (60a, 60b). Leaks can occur otherwise.
		Screw, service cover to camshaft housing	*BA05.20-P-1003-04MRT
19	Install rear cover on cylinder head.		AR01.30-P-5702MSA
20	Install Hall sensor of exhaust camshaft.		AR15.12-P-2147MSA
21	Install Hall sensor of intake camshaft.	Only install upper engine cover after the leak test.	AR15.12-P-2146MSA
22	Remove retaining lock for crankshaft.	Do not install center and front lower engine compartment lining until after leak test.	AR03.30-P-5001MSA
	Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
23	Carry out engine test run and check engine for proper leaktightness and leaktightness.
24	Install the center and front lower engine compartment paneling.	Engine 256.9 in model 213, 238	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
		Engine 256.9 in model 290	AR61.20-P-1105FRX
		Engine 256.9 in model 257	AR61.20-P-1105FR
25	Install upper engine cover.		AR01.10-P-2405MSA