Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (B36 engine) (Cooper base)

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IMPORTANT:

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Preliminary work needed:

Remove ACOUSTIC COVER .

Removal:

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.

NOTE: Do not turn shaft beyond end stop.

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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NOTE: Press-in gasket (1) up to stop on housing.

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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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NOTE: Teach-in of the limit positions of the servomotor for the eccentric shaft is possible only through diagnosis .
Diagnosis path : Service functions -> Drivetrain -> Digital Motor Electronics -> Adjustment programs -> Teach-in Valvetronic limit positions.

Required follow-up work:

Install the ACOUSTIC COVER .