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11 31 005 Checking camshaft timing

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Modified procedure for timing adjustment.
The timing is not determined at firing TDC of cylinder no. 1.
All pistons are in the 90° position.

Check locking of adjustment units.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 590)
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IMPORTANT: Check locking on VANOS adjustment units.
Attempt to rotate camshaft in direction of rotation at hexagon head.
The adjustment units are locked in the initial position when the camshafts are non-positively connected to the adjustment units.
If no fixed connection to the camshaft can be established, the adjustment unit is faulty and must be replaced.
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.

Fig 2: Camshaft Identification (IN And EX)
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Position of exhaust camshaft (A) points at an angle to the right in an upper outward direction

Fig 3: Exhaust Camshaft Position
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Position of inlet camshaft (E) points at an angle to the left in an upper outward direction

Fig 4: Inlet Camshaft Position
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Position special tool 11 9 540 (exhaust) on dihedron of exhaust camshaft and secure with a bolt (1).

Fig 5: Exhaust Camshaft Securing Bolt And Special Tool (11 9 540)
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Position special tool 11 9 540 (inlet) on dihedron of inlet camshaft and secure with a bolts (1 and 2).

Fig 6: Inlet Camshaft Securing Bolts And Special Tool (11 9 540)
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If necessary, adjust valve timing .

Assemble engine.