11 31 005 Checking camshaft timing

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Special tools required:

11 0 300
11 4 281
11 4 282
11 4 283

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Cylinder Head Cover
Remove Underbody Protection.

Remove fastener (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Install fastener (1) with bore facing outwards.

Fig 1: Fastener And Removal Direction

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Rotate crankshaft at central bolt into TDC position.

Slide special tool 11 0 300 in direction of arrow into special tool bore and secure crankshaft.

IMPORTANT: On engines with automatic transmissions, there is shortly before the special tool bore for the TDC position a large bore which can be confused with the special tool bore.

If the flywheel is secured in the correct special tool bore with special tool 11 0 300, the engine can no longer be moved at the central bolt.

Fig 2: Special Tool (11 0 300) And Removal Direction

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The timings are correct when the part number (2) can be read from above on the camshafts (1).

Fig 3: Part Numbers And Camshaft

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With 1st cylinder in firing TDC position, cams of intake camshaft (1) at 1st cylinder point upwards at an angle.

Fig 4: Inlet Camshaft

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With 1st cylinder in firing TDC position, cams of exhaust camshaft (3) at 6th cylinder point downwards at an angle.

Roller cam follower (1) is not actuated.

NOTE: If the timing is checked while the engine is installed, the position of the camshaft can only be checked with a mirror.

Fig 5: Exhaust Camshaft And Cam Follower

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Secure special tool 11 4 283 to cylinder head with screws (1).

NOTE: Fit special tool 11 4 282 underneath on intake side.

Mount special tool 11 4 281 on intake and exhaust camshafts.

Fig 6: Special Tools (11 4 281), (11 4 282) (11 4 283) And Bolts

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If necessary, adjust Valve Timing.

Assemble engine.