11 33 062 Removing and installing/replacing all HVCA (hydraulic valve clearance adjustment) elements (S65)

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IMPORTANT: Used HVCA elements may only be reused in the same position.
Set HVCA elements down in a clean and orderly manner.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove inlet camshaft . See 1131032 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT INLET CAMSHAFTS (S65) or 1131034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT INLET CAMSHAFT (S65) .
Remove exhaust camshaft See 1131036 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (S65) or 1131038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (S65) .

Remove HVCA element (1) in upward direction.

Installation:

Turning lock (2) on cylinder head.

Fig 1: Identifying HVCA Element And Lock

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Check surface (1) of HVCA element for damage.

Installation:

Turning lock (2) on HVCA element.

Fig 2: Identifying HVCA Element Lock

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Installation:

Check valve keys (1) for correct seating.

Check turning lock (2) on cylinder head for damage.

Fig 3: Identifying Valve Keys

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Assemble engine.