Set basic position of camshafts

AR05.20-P-6020MSC

Set basic position of camshafts

18.12.2018

Engine

256.9 in model 167

60a

Bolts

60b

Screw

61

Service cover

M

Marking

 Caution

Risk of injury to skin and eyes due to handling of engine oil. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing engine oil

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
Do not fill engine oil into beverage containers.

AS18.00-Z-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects

AH00.00-P-5000-01A



Remove

1

Move camshafts to basic position.

AR05.20-P-6010MSC

2

Remove rear cover from cylinder head.

AR01.30-P-5702MSC

3

Remove the camshaft positioner of the intake camshaft.

AR05.20-P-7206MSC

4

Remove camshaft positioner of exhaust camshaft.

AR05.20-P-7207MSC

Adjust

5

Remove locating tool.

 Locating tool

*256589002300

6

Turn intake and exhaust camshafts until marking (M) on pulse wheels is visible.

 Socket wrench bit

*177589010900

7

Install locating tool.

 Insert   locating tool disassembled in service openings.

 If necessary, further turn camshafts with    socket wrench socket until    locating tool can be inserted.

 Socket wrench bit

*177589010900

 Locating tool

*256589002300



Install

8

Install camshaft positioner of exhaust camshaft.

AR05.20-P-7207MSC

9

Install the camshaft positioner for the intake camshaft.

AR05.20-P-7206MSC

10

Remove locating pin of retaining lock for crankshaft.

 Adjustment tool

*654589002100

11

Remove locating tool.

 Locating tool

*256589002300

12

Remove locking pins of camshaft positioners.

 Assembly tool

*256589023100

13

Turn engine in direction of engine rotation by two revolutions and set piston of cylinder 1 to ignition TDC.

 Adjustment tool

*654589002100

 Counterholder

*654589004000

14

Perform visual check through sensor openings at camshaft housing. The marking(M) on the pulse wheels must be visible.

 If the marking (M) is not visible, the piston of cylinder 1 is not at ignition TDC.

15

Install locating pin of retaining lock for crankshaft.

 Adjustment tool

*654589002100



Check

16

Install locating tool.

 Insert  locating tool disassembled in service openings.

 Locating tool

*256589002300

If locating tool can not be inserted:



Repeat adjustment.

17

Remove locating tool.

 Locating tool

*256589002300

18

Install the service covers (61) of the intake and exhaust camshafts.


Do not damage the fuel high-pressure line when tightening the screws (60a, 60b).
Leaks can occur otherwise.

 Screw, service cover to camshaft housing

*BA05.20-P-1003-04MRT

19

Install rear cover on cylinder head.

AR01.30-P-5702MSC

20

Install Hall sensor of exhaust camshaft.

AR15.12-P-2147MSC

21

Install Hall sensor of intake camshaft.

AR15.12-P-2146MSC

 Only install upper engine cover after the leak test.

22

Remove retaining lock for crankshaft.

AR03.30-P-5001MSC

 Do not install center and front lower engine compartment lining until after leak test.

 Warning

Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.

Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

23

Carry out engine test run and check engine for proper leaktightness and leaktightness.

24

Install the center and front lower engine compartment paneling.

AR61.20-P-1105ME

25

Install upper engine cover.

AR01.10-P-2405MSC

 Camshaft case

Number

Designation

Engine 256

BA05.20-P-1003-04MRT

Screw, service cover to camshaft housing

Nm

8