11 31 005 Checking camshaft timing (N14)

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Special tools required:

11 9 522
11 9 551
11 9 590

IMPORTANT: Modified procedure for timing.

The timing is not determined at firing TDC of cylinder no. 1.

All pistons are in the 90° position.

Check locking of adjustment unit.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Cylinder Head Cover .

IMPORTANT: Danger of mixing up special tool bore.

Balance hole and special tool bore can be mixed up; all pistons must be in the 90° position.

If necessary, determine by means of spark plug bore.

Rotate crankshaft at central bolt.

Position crankshaft with special tool 11 9 590 .

Do not remove special tool 11 9 590 during repair work.

Fig 1: Special Tool (11 9 590)

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IMPORTANT: Check locking on VANOS adjustment unit.

Attempt to rotate camshaft in direction of rotation at hexagon head.

The adjustment unit is locked in the initial position when the camshaft is non-positively connected to the adjustment unit.

The adjustment unit is faulty if no fixed connection to the camshaft is established.

Both camshafts are in the correct installation position when the designation (IN) for inlet camshaft points upwards.

In the case of the exhaust camshaft, the designation (EX) must point upwards.

NOTE: Pictures show N12.

Fig 2: Inlet And Exhaust Camshaft Designations

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Position of inlet camshaft (1) points at an angle to the right in an upper inward direction.

Fig 3: Inlet Camshaft And Timing Position

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Position of exhaust camshaft (1) points at an angle to the right in an upper inward direction.

Fig 4: Exhaust Camshaft And Timing Position

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Position special tool 11 9 551 (exhaust) on twin surface of exhaust camshaft and secure with a screw (1).

Fig 5: Special Tool (11 9 551) And Screw

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Mount special tool 11 9 522 on cylinder head.

Position special tool 11 9 551 (inlet) on twin surface of inlet camshaft and secure with two screws.

Fig 6: Special Tool (11 9 522) And (11 9 551)

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If necessary, adjust Valve Timing .