Check basic position of camshafts

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Check basic position of camshafts

12.8.10

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Remove/install

1

Remove cylinder head cover

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2

Detach right rear wheel

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3

Remove expansion clips (1) and remove cover (2)

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Checking

4

Turn crankshaft on center bolt (4) of crankshaft belt pulley (3) in direction of engine rotation until marking (arrow A) is visible

 The crankshaft must not be turned back, otherwise timing chain can skip and this can result in engine damage.

5

Transfer marking (arrow A) on crankshaft belt pulley (3) onto the front side of the crankshaft belt pulley (3) (arrow B) using a suitable colored pencil

6

Rotate crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until marking (arrow B) corresponds with marking "10" (arrow C) on timing case cover (5)

 The marking "10" (arrow C) represents 10° BTDC.

7

Lower vehicle with vehicle lift

8

Check adjustment of camshafts

 Check whether marking (arrow E) on camshaft adjuster (6) and marking (arrow D) on camshaft sprocket (7) stand opposite each other at the height of the upper edge of the timing case cover (5)

If the marking (arrow E) on the camshaft adjuster (6) and marking (arrow D) on the camshaft sprocket (7) are not visible, turn crankshaft once.

If marking (arrow D) and marking (arrow E) are not flush: 

Set basic position of camshafts

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9

Install in the reverse order