11 34 715 Replacing all valve springs (S62)

(cylinder head removed)

Preliminary tasks are described in disassembly and assembly of cylinder head, refer to 11 12 503 DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLING CYLINDER HEAD (S62) .

Remove bucket tappet with special tool 11 3 250.

Fig 1: Removing Bucket Tappet

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Installation: 

Worn bucket tappets may only be reused in the same tappet bore.

Arrange bucket tappets by cylinder and place on special tool 11 3 030 in correct order.

Fig 2: Arranging Bucket Tappets On Special Tool

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Fit special tool 11 0 211 from below in special tool 11 1 065 and secure with special tool 11 1 045.

Fig 3: Fitting Special Tool

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Align special tool 11 0 345 in direction of valve shaft. Select corresponding groove in special tool 11 0 342.

Fig 4: Aligning Special Tool In Direction Of Valve Shaft

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Press down valve spring on spring cap, top, and remove valve keys.

Remove valve spring and plate spring.

Fig 5: Removing Valve Spring And Plate Spring

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Arrangement:

1. Valve
2. Valve-stem seal
3. Lower plate spring
4. Valve spring
5. Top plate spring
6. Valve tapers

Fig 6: Exploded View Of Valve Components

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