Camshaft sprocket
Camshaft sprocket |
To remove |
1. |
Remove the
Camshaft cover with gasket
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2. |
Remove the right-hand
Wing liner, front
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4. |
Remove the chain tensioner (A). Use
83 96 129 Oil filter tool, B207, and camshaft drive chain tensioner
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5. |
Remove the lock ring (C) from the chain tensioner and remove the piston.
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6. |
Remove the upper timing chain guide rail (C).
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7. |
Remove the camshaft pinions. Grip the camshaft flats with a spanner when loosening the bolts.
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To fit |
1. |
Clean the camshaft and pinion contact surfaces (A) from oil and grease.
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2. |
Align the chain on the pinions, fit the pinions on the camshaft and fit the bolts. Turn the camshaft drive tensioner clockwise with a screwdriver until it engages in the tensioned position (A).
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4. |
Fit the chain tensioner (A).
Tightening torque 75 Nm (55 lbf ft) |
5. |
Release/activate the chain tensioner by carefully pressing on the timing chain or chain guide (as shown in the illustration). Use a screwdriver (A). Check that the tensioner has released.
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6. |
Remove the exhaust camshaft and intake camshaft bearing caps no. 2 and no. 7. Position
83 96 046 Adjustment tool, camshaft (B207 150-175 hp)
and
83 96 079 Adjustment tool, camshaft (B207 210 hp)
by manually pressing the tools down onto the camshafts without tightening the bolts. Turn the camshaft until the tool aligns with the spanner on the camshaft flats. Tighten the adjustment tools' bolts (A).
Tightening torque 10 Nm (7 lbf ft) |
7. |
Check that the markings on the crankshaft pulley and the timing cover are aligned. Tighten the camshaft gears a first time. Use a wrench to grip the camshaft flats (A).
Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft) |
8. |
Remove the adjustment tools and fit the bearing caps (B).
Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 lbf ft) |
9. |
Continue to tighten the camshaft gears to the final torque. Use a wrench to grip the camshaft flats (A).
Tightening torque 85 Nm + 30° (63 lbf ft +30°) |
10. |
Turn the crankshaft 2 rotations in the engine's direction of rotation until the markings on the crankshaft pulley and the timing cover are aligned. Remove the bearing caps and refit
83 96 046 Adjustment tool, camshaft (B207 150-175 hp)
and
83 96 079 Adjustment tool, camshaft (B207 210 hp)
) to check that the camshaft setting is correct. Remove the adjustment tools and fit the bearing caps.
Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 lbf ft) |
11. |
Fit the upper timing chain guide rail (C).
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12. |
Fit the
Camshaft cover with gasket
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13. |
Fit the right-hand
Wing liner, front
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14. |
Fit the right-hand front wheel. See
Wheels
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15. |
Lower the car completely. Check the engine's oil level.
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16. |
Top up as necessary.
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