Valve Timing, Checking

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

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Disconnect the right charge air hose at the coupling.

-- Rotate the vibration damper, from underneath, in engine rotation direction to Top Dead Center (TDC) -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Markings -1- On Camshafts Aligned To Point Upward

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NOTE:

Use a ratchet with a 24 mm socket to rotate the vibration damper. Always rotate the vibration damper in engine rotation direction to TDC. Do NOT rotate the vibration damper backward to get to TDC!

The notch on the vibration damper must line up with the arrow mark on the lower timing chain lower cover (use a mirror to see, if necessary).
The marks -1- on the camshafts must point upward.

-- Measure the distance from the timing chain guide rail inner edge -A- to the mark -B- on the intake camshaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Measurement Points From Outer Edge -A- To Mark -B-

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Specified value: 61 to 64 mm.

-- Once the specified value is reached, measure the distance between the mark on the intake camshaft -B- to the mark on the exhaust camshaft -C-.

Fig 3: Identifying Measurement Points From Mark On Intake Camshaft -B- To Mark On Exhaust Camshaft -C-

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Specified value: 124 to 126 mm

NOTE:

If one tooth has an offset, there will be a deviation of approximately 6 mm from the specified value. Install the timing chain once again if there is an offset.