ar0500p2011v

Remove/install hydraulic valve clearance compensation elements

Type ar · topic 05.00 · version 0101 · 2008-02-26

Applies to: ENGINE 271 in MODEL 171

Where it sits

Function group 1 Engine › 05 Engine timing › 05.00 General — Series 171

EinPAS 15 Engine › 15.17 Engine timing › 15.17.30 Valve train — Series 171

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 271 ***

AR05.00-P-2011V

Remove/install hydraulic valve clearance compensation elements

9.10.03

ENGINE 271 in MODEL 171

Remove/install hydraulic valve clearance compensation elements

P05.00-2046-06

1 Roller drag lever

2 Compensating element

3 Clamp

Remove/Install

Danger!

Risk of injury to fingers being jammed or pinched when Remove/install or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate
or sliding roof.

When moving components, ensure that
no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1

Open engine hood

AR88.40-P-1000V

2

Remove air cleaner housing

AR09.10-P-1150V

3

Remove cylinder head cover

AR01.20-P-5014V

4

Remove front cover at cylinder head

AR01.30-P-5700V

5

Remove camshaft housing

AR05.20-P-6995V

6

Take out cam follower (1) with compensation element (2)

When removing several compensation elements (2) make sure that the cam follower (1) with the compensation elements (2), which were not replaced, are reinstalled on the previous fitting point. If required, mark cam follower (1) with compensation elements (2).

Installation: Oil cam follower (1) and compensation elements (2).

7

Dismount clamp (3) by hand and remove compensation element (2) from
cam follower (1)

Check

8

Check compensation element (2) for proper function, replace if required.

Press together compensation element (2) only by hand, do not use any steel tool, otherwise the surface of the compensation element (2) can be damaged.

The compensation element (2) should not be pressed together with a normal force of the hand and only slightly by using strong pressure.

If several compensation elements (2) are defective, check pressure oil supply of cylinder head.

9

Install in the reverse order

Danger!

Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns when working in engine during
starting procedure

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

10

Run engine and inspect for oil leaks

11

Inspect cooling system for leaks

AR20.00-P-1010V

Referenced documents