Valve timing, checking

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Camshaft Bar T10068 A

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Camshaft bar T10068 A

Test sequence

Remove cylinder head cover and intake manifold, refer to Cylinder head cover, removing and installing .

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft At Vibration Damper Securing Bolt In Engine At TDC Cyl. 1

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Turn crankshaft at vibration damper securing bolt in engine direction of rotation to TDC cyl. 1 - arrow -.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bar T10068 Engage In Both Shaft Grooves

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The camshaft bar T10068 A must engage in both shaft grooves.

If camshaft bar cannot be engaged:

Turn crankshaft over in direction of rotation one time.

NOTE:

If the camshaft bar cannot be installed, turn the crankshaft in engine direction of rotation until approx. 5 mm past the TDC setting for No. 1 cyl. (dependent on drive chain tolerances).

Verify installation markings of camshaft adjuster with markings on control housing:

Fig 4: Identifying Marks And Camshaft Adjusters Aligned With Notches On Control Housing

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Marks - A - and - B - on camshaft adjusters must align with notches - arrows - on control housing - C -.
Distance between tooth - 1 - and tooth - 2 - of camshaft adjuster must be exactly 16 rollers of camshaft roller chain.

NOTE:

Illustration shows a cover which has been removed.

If marks do not align:

Adjust valve timing, refer to Valve timing, adjusting .

If marks align:

Install cylinder head cover and intake manifold, refer to Cylinder head cover, removing and installing .