11 31 005 Checking Camshaft Timing (N54)

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Special tools required:

11 0 300
11 4 281
11 4 283

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cylinder head cover.
Remove front splash guard.

Remove fastener (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Install fastener (1) with bore facing outwards.

Fig 1: Removing Fastener

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Rotate crankshaft at central bolt into TDC position.

Slide in special tool 11 0 300 in direction of arrow and block crankshaft. See 11 0 300 PLUG MANDREL

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 bore with special tool 11 0 300, the engine can no longer be moved at the central bolt. See 11 0 300 PLUG MANDREL

Fig 2: Sliding In Special Tool (11 0 300)

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

With 1st cylinder in firing TDC position, cams of exhaust camshaft (2) at 6th cylinder point downwards at an angle.

Roller cam follower 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 3: Identifying 1st Cylinder In Firing TDC Position

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

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

If special tools 11 4 281 cannot be attached, the timing must be adjusted.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 283) On Cylinder Head

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Remove all special tools.

Assemble engine.