11 31 005 Checking timing of camshaft(s) (N52K)

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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 vehicles with optional extra SA205 (automatic transmission), there is a large bore for the TDC position shortly before the special tool bore. This bore 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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With 1st cylinder in firing TDC position, cams of intake camshaft (1) at 1st cylinder point upwards at an angle.

Fig 3: Inlet Camshaft

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The timings are correct when the part numbers (2) on the intake and exhaust camshafts (1) point upwards.

Fig 4: Part Numbers And 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.

Cam follower (1) is not actuated.

NOTE: When the engine is installed, the position of the exhaust camshaft (3) for the timing 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 bolts (1).

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

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.