Test sequence

Remove intake manifold and cylinder head cover → Cylinder head cover, removing and installing ; Removing and installing cylinder head.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft At Vibration Damper Securing Bolt In Engine At TDC Cyl. 1

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Turn crankshaft over on vibration damper securing bolt in engine direction of rotation - arrow -. The Camshaft bar T10068 must engage in both shaft grooves.

Fig 2: Camshaft Bar T10068 Engaged In Both Shaft Grooves

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If the camshaft bar will not fit:

NOTE:

If the camshaft bar cannot be installed, turn the crankshaft in engine direction of rotation until approx. 5 mm past the TDC setting for No. 1 cyl. (dependent on drive chain tolerances).

Check setting marks of camshaft timing adjusters with marks on control housing:

Fig 3: Identifying Marks And Camshaft Adjusters Aligned With Notches On Control Housing

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Marks - A - and - B - on camshaft timing adjusters must align with notches - arrows - on control housing - C -.

Distance between tooth - 1 - and tooth - 2 - of camshaft timing adjuster must be exactly 16 rollers of camshaft roller chain.

NOTE:

If the marks do not align:

If the marks align:

Install cylinder head cover and intake manifold → Cylinder head cover, removing and installing ; Removing and installing cylinder head.