Greasing Ball Joints

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Raise the vehicle on a lifting platform.
→ 4X00IN01 LIFTING THE VEHICLE .

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If the actuating rods will not move or do not return automatically to their original position, replace the turbocharger. → 213019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TURBOCHARGER .
Check adjustment mechanism on turbocharger for cylinder bank 1-3 and cylinder bank 4-6.
1. 2.1. Check adjustment mechanism -arrow- on turbocharger for cylinder bank 1-3 -1- .
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Actuating Rod For Cylinder Bank 1-3
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  1. 2.1.1. To do this, press the actuating rod down as far as it will go.
    
    Fig 2: Movement Of Actuating Rod For Cylinder Bank 1-3
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  2. 2.1.2. Check to see if the actuating rod returns automatically to its original position.
2. 2.2. Check adjustment mechanism -arrow- on turbocharger for cylinder bank 4-6 -1- .
  
  Fig 3: Checking Adjustment Mechanism On Turbocharger For Cylinder Bank 4-6
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  1. 2.2.1. Press the actuating rod up as far as it will go.
    
    Fig 4: Movement Of Actuating Rod For Cylinder Bank 4-6
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  2. 2.2.2. Check to see if the actuating rod returns automatically to its original position.
Grease ball joints on adjustment mechanism for cylinder bank 1-3 and cylinder bank 4-6.
1. 3.1. Spray the lower -arrow 1- and upper ball joint -arrow 2- on cylinder bank 1-3 with WSP 5040 lubricant (Part No.: 999.917.778.00) until a film of lubricant is visible between the ball head and ball socket.
  
  Fig 5: Spraying Lubricant On Ball Joints On Actuating Rod For Cylinder Bank 1-3
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2. 3.2. Spray lubricant WSP 5040 (Part No.: 999.917.778.00) on the bottom -arrow 1- and top ball joint -arrow 2- on cylinder bank 4-6 until a lubricating film is visible between the ball joint and ball socket.
  
  Fig 6: Spraying Lubricant WSP 5040 On Bottom Actuating Rod Ball Joints For Cylinder Bank 4-6
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3. 3.3. Actuate the adjustment mechanism several times on both sides.
Remove the vehicle from the lifting platform.
Adapt the electronic adjusters using PIWIS Tester II 9818 .
This is described under Guided Fault Finding in the PIWIS Tester.