Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (B48 and B46 engine) (Cooper S and John Cooper Works)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Remove the CROSS CONNECTION .

Removal: 

Remove screw (1).

Remove top partition wall (2) in upwards direction.

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1).

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Unscrew the screws (1).

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Attention! 

Risk of damage  to intermediate shaft.

Release intermediate shaft:

Turn servomotor (1) in arrow direction to the left by means of reversible ratchet (2) and 4 mm  Allen wrench.

Remove actuator drive.

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Installation: 

Installation note: 

When the servomotor for the eccentric shaft is being installed, the gearing must be thinly and evenly greased with the lubricating grease Longtime PD-1 OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES 4.1 .

Detach and replace gasket (1) in arrow direction.

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Grease the gearing (1) of the servomotor for the eccentric shaft (2) in the marked area. 

Parts  : lubricating grease

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Insert controller drive (1) as far as the gearing.

Screw in controller drive (1) using reversible ratchet (2) and 4 mm  Allen wrench in arrow direction up to stop.

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 37 2AZ .

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Connect the connector (1).

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Install top partition wall (2).

Tighten screw (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install CROSS CONNECTION .
• Install the ACOUSTIC COVER .