Remove/install hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements - AR05.00-P-2011AMG

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Fig 1: Hydraulic Valve Clearance Compensating Elements Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Remove camshafts	Up to engine number 001177	AR05.20-P-6992ANG
		from engine number 001178	AR05.20-P-6992AMG
2	Remove the compensating element (2) of the respective cylinder using a sucker (1)	Do not use a magnet! The friction surface of the compensating element would otherwise be magnetized. This may cause minute iron swarf to gather which can result in damage to the compensating element and cam. Reinstall compensation elements at the same place if they have not been replaced.
3	Check the basic bore of compensation elements (2)	Check the surface of the basic bore for score marks and damage; replace the cylinder head if necessary: ↓ Remove cylinder head
		Model 164, 251	AR01.30-P-5800GZS
		Model 204, 212	AR01.30-P-5800CMG
		Model 209, 211, 219	AR01.30-P-5800TMG
		Model 216, 221	AR01.30-P-5800SMG
		Model 230	AR01.30-P-5800RMG
4	Install in the reverse order
	Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
5	Do an engine test run and check for leaks