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Size (1) 55.2 mm 

Fig 1: Identifying Gate Dimension
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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

If necessary, move eccentric shaft (1) on twin surface to minimum lift (2).

Fig 2: Moving Eccentric Shaft
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Secure special tool 11 4 270 to gate (2) using locking pliers (3).

IMPORTANT: Special tool 11 4 270 is only secured to gate (2).
The position of the locking pliers (3) on the special tool 11 4 270 must not be altered. Risk of damage! 
NOTE: The oil spray nozzle must be removed beforehand from cylinder no. 3.
Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 270)
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WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.
IMPORTANT: Improper handling. Risk of damage! 

Secure both bearing pins (2) in torsion springs with knurled screw (1) of special tool 11 4 270.

Press special tool 11 4 270 to stop in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 270)
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Release steel screw (2).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to cylinder head thread.

To avoid jamming with screw (2) and return spring, it is necessary when releasing screw (2) to relieve the preload on special tool 11 4 270 uniformly.

Tightening torque: 10 Nm

Fig 5: Releasing Screw Of Torsion Spring
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Relieve tension on return spring (1) with special tool 11 4 270.

NOTE: Metal tab (2) cannot be disassembled and must not be removed.

Installation note: 

Replace metal tab if tab washer is defective.

Fig 6: Replacing Tension On Torsion Spring Using Special Tool (11 4 270)
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Press return spring apart at position (1) and remove towards top.

Fig 7: Removing Torsion Spring
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IMPORTANT: Uniform distribution must not  be changed.
All components must be set down in a clean and orderly fashion.

All components must be reinstalled in the same positions in an engine which has already been in use.

  1. Eccentric shaft with bearing
  2. Bearing caps of eccentric shaft (set out in order)
  3. Intake camshaft
  4. Bearing caps of intake camshaft (set out in order)
  5. Intake valves with valve springs
  6. Valve heads and valve keys
  7. Roller cam followers with hydraulic valve clearance compensating element (set out in order)
  8. Return springs.
  9. Gates (set out in order)
  10. Intermediate levers (set out in order)
Fig 8: Identifying Components On Special Tool (11 4 481)
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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 10 Nm

Set down gates (2) in special tool 11 4 481 in neat order.

Installation note: 

Mixing up the gates may cause the engine to demonstrate idle fluctuations.

This will result in maladjustment of uniform distribution  .

Fig 9: Identifying Gate And Screws
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Installation note: 

Contact surfaces (1) must be clean and free from oil and grease. If necessary, clean contact surfaces.

Fig 10: Identifying Gate Contact Surfaces
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Lift out intermediate levers (2).

Place all intermediate levers (2) in neat order in special tool 11 4 481.

Installation note: 

Mixing up the intermediate levers may cause the engine to demonstrate RPM fluctuations.

Installation note: 

Contact surfaces (1) must be clean and free from oil and grease. If necessary, clean contact surfaces.

Fig 11: Identifying Intermediate Levers
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All intermediate levers (1) are classified.

Reinstall intermediate levers which have already been used in the same positions.

Fig 12: Locating Marking On Intermediate Lever
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IMPORTANT: Before installing intermediate levers (2), make sure cam followers are correctly positioned (risk of damage). 

Install intermediate levers (2).

Fig 13: Identifying Intermediate Levers
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Fit gate (2) cleanly into opening.

Tighten screws (1) hand-tight.

Check both intermediate levers again to ensure correct installation position.

Release  bolts (1) again by a 1/4 turn.

Fig 14: Identifying Gate And Screws
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Secure special tool 11 4 450 to screw fixing (1) of eccentric shaft.

Move eccentric lever (3) on special tool 11 4 450 in direction of arrow.

Gate is now pretensioned.

Secure screws (2).

Tightening torque: 10 Nm

Installation note: 

At cylinder no. 3, the gate can be pre-installed with one bolt (2) only.

Fit oil spray nozzle only after retaining spring has been fitted.

Fig 15: Moving Eccentric Lever On Special Tool (11 4 450)
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Fit return spring on gate.

Installation note: 

Insert return spring (2) in intermediate lever (1) (see arrow).

Check roller cam follower (3) again to ensure correct installation position.

Fig 16: Inserting Torsion Spring On Intermediate Lever
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Secure special tool 11 4 270 to gate (2) using locking pliers (3).

IMPORTANT: Special tool 11 4 270 is only secured to gate.
Adjusting the locking pliers (3) is not permitted (risk of damage) on special tool 11 4 270.
Fig 17: Securing Special Tool (11 4 270) To Gate Using Locking Pliers
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WARNING: Risk of injury in event of incorrect use.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage  from incorrect handling.

Secure both bearing pins (2) in return spring with knurled screw (1) on special tool 11 4 270.

IMPORTANT: Check return spring again on intermediate lever to ensure correct installation position.
Fig 18: Securing Bearing Pins Using Special Tool (11 4 270)
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Insert steel screw (2).

Tightening torque: 10 Nm

To avoid jamming with screw (2) and return spring, it is necessary when inserting screw (2) to increase the preload on special tool 11 4 270 uniformly.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to cylinder head thread.

Tightening torque: 10 Nm

Remove special tool 11 4 270.

Fig 19: Inserting Screw Of Torsion Spring
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At cylinder no. 3, adjust oil spray nozzle (2) so that oil spray (3) points precisely towards gearing.

Insert screw (1) with oil spray nozzle (2) (external).

Tightening torque: 9 Nm

Fig 20: Identifying Oil Spray Nozzle With Spray
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Assemble engine.