Valve Timing, Checking:

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the engine by the toothed belt jumping off.

Only turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation.

-- Turn the crankshaft by the toothed belt sprocket bolt two turns in the direction of engine rotation until the crankshaft is once again just in front of "TDC".

-- Mount the :T10490 on the crankshaft toothed belt sprocket.

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-- Turn the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation, until the pin -arrow- on the crankshaft stop fits into the sealing flange.

CAUTION:

An inaccurate "TDC" setting will cause an adjustment error.

If the crankshaft was turned past "TDC" : Turn the crankshaft again two turns until it is just in front of "TDC". Then secure the crankshaft from moving using the :T10490 .

It must be possible to lock the camshaft hub with the :3359 .

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It is very difficult to find the locking point on the high pressure pump hub. A small variance -arrow- does not affect engine operation.

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The pointer on the tensioning roller -2- must be in the middle between the tabs -1 and 3- on the base plate.

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NOTE:

Permitted Lateral Offset: maximum 5 mm.

If the conditions are met, then continue with the correct valve timing. Refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

If the conditions are not met, correct the valve timing. Refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .