11 37 006 Removing and installing/replacing left eccentric shaft (S63T 0)

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Special tools required:

11 4 480
Bank 2

(cylinder bank 5 to 8)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE the engine with front axle.
Remove left INTERMEDIATE LEVER
Remove left SERVOMOTOR .
Remove left intake camshaft. See 11 31 032 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE LEFT INTAKE CAMSHAFT (S63T0) .

IMPORTANT: All intake side bearing supports are marked and may only be reinstalled at the same position.

Unfasten screws (2 and 3).

Remove intake side bearing support (1) and place on special tool 11 4 480 in an orderly fashion.

Illustration of cylinders 1 to 4.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Side Bearing Support And Screws

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Lift off eccentric shaft (1).

Illustration of cylinders 1 to 4.

Fig 2: Identifying Eccentric Shaft

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IMPORTANT: Risk of mixing up the eccentric shafts.
Identification: 14 = cylinders 1 to 4.
Identification: 58 = cylinders 5 to 8.

Check fitting bushes (1) for damage and replace if applicable.

Fig 3: Identifying Fitting Bushes

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Insert intermediate shaft 58 for cylinders 5-8.

Place bearing support (1) in position.

Insert screws (2 and 3).

Tightening torque: 11 37 1AZ

Illustration of cylinders 1 to 4.

Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Support And Screws

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.