Valve Timing, Checking

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Dial Gauge Set :VAS6341 
• Dial Gauge Adapter :T10170A 

-- Remove the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the right wheel and the right wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the air duct pipe by lifting the clip -2- and opening the screw-type clamp -3-.

-- Turn the crankshaft with the : SW24  on the vibration damper in the direction of the engine rotation until the markings -arrows- are almost on top.

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-- Remove the spark plug from cylinder 1.

-- Install the :T10170/A  all the way into the spark plug thread.

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-- Insert the :VAS6341  using the :T10170A/1  until stop and secure with the locking nut -arrow-.

-- Turn the crankshaft slowly in the direction of the engine rotation until the maximum dial reading is reached. When the maximum dial reading is reached (BDC of the meter) position the piston at >>TDC<<.

• The notch on the vibration damper must align with the arrow marking on the lower timing chain cover -arrow-.

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• The markings -1- on the camshaft chain sprockets must be opposite the markings -2 and 3- on the cylinder head.