Setting The Engine To TDC Using The Dial Gauge -Vas 6079-

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Dial Gauge 0-10 mm -VAS 6079-
Adapter for the Dial Gauge -T10170- or -T10170 A-

-- Remove the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER .

-- Rotate the crankshaft from above using a 24 mm socket on the vibration damper in engine rotation direction until the marks -arrows- are on top.

Fig 1: Identifying Mark Points On Intake And Exhaust Camshafts

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-- Remove the spark plug from cylinder 1.

-- Install the adapter for the dial gauge -T10170/A- all the way into the spark plug threads.

Fig 2: Identifying Dial Gauge -VAS 6079- With Extending Piece -T10170A/1-

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-- Insert the dial gauge 0-10 mm -VAS 6079- with the extending piece -T10170A/1- all the way and secure it with the locking nut -arrow-.

-- Rotate the crankshaft slowly in engine rotation direction to the maximum dial reading. When the maximum dial reading is reached (Bottom Dead Center (BDC) of the gauge) the piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC).

NOTE:

Rotate the crankshaft first to TDC and then again approximately 45° in the opposite direction of engine rotation. Next rotate the crankshaft in engine rotation direction to TDC.