11 37 020 Removing and installing/replacing positioning servomotor for eccentric shaft (N18)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove ACOUSTIC COVER .

Disconnect the plug connection on the actuator drive.

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Actuator Drive Screws

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NOTE: The protective film on the adjusting screw (1) on the actuator drive (2) must be punched through.

Illustration shows protective film removed.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Screw On Actuator Drive

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to the intermediate shaft.

Use a hexagon socket wrench for the reversible ratchet (1) to turn the shaft in direction of the arrow to the left and relax the intermediate shaft.

Fig 3: Turning Shaft Using Hexagon Socket Wrench

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NOTE: Do not rotate shaft too far; do not rotate past the end stop.

Remove actuator drive.

Installation note:

Insert actuator drive with screwdriver (2).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to sealing surface.

Lever out the shaft seal (1) with a suitable tool, if applicable.

Fig 4: Identifying Shaft Seal

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Installation note:

Detach the shaft seal (1) in direction of arrow and replace.

Fig 5: Detaching Shaft Seal

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Installation note:

Press the shaft seal (1) to the limit position on the housing.

Fig 6: Pressing Radial Shaft Seal To Limit Position On Housing

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Screw in the actuator drive (1) in direction of arrow evenly with the shaft over the gearing of the intermediate shaft to the limit position.

Fig 7: Screwing In Actuator Drive

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Insert bolts (1).

Tightening torque: 11 37 4AZ .

The plug connection must audibly engage at the actuator drive.

Fig 8: Identifying Actuator Drive Screws

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Installation note:

Bond the protective film over the adjusting screw (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Adjusting Screw On Actuator Drive

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Assemble engine.

Check function of Digital Engine Electronics.