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Camshaft drive, to remove

Camshaft drive, to remove


1. Drape wing protectors over the wings and raise the car.

2. Remove the lower spoiler sections.


3. Insert two 83 95 238 Wedges , between the oil sump and subframe and between the gearbox and subframe.


4. Lower the car.

5. Remove the mass air flow sensor with hose.


6. Detach the power steering hose from the holder.

7. Remove the right-hand engine attachment with bracket and engine mount.

8. Undo the retaining bolts from the coolant pump pulley and power steering pump pulley


9. Release the multigroove belt from tension.

10. Remove the coolant pump pulley and power steering pump pulley.

11. Remove the belt tensioner and generator air intake.

12. Remove the timing cover.

13. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

14. Zero the engine. The markings on the camshaft sprockets and the timing cover must be aligned, use KM-800-20, as must the crankshaft marking. Fit the locking tool KM-800-1 and KM-800-2 for the camshaft sprockets and locking tool KM-800-10 for the crankshaft.


15. Undo the tensioning pulley and adjusting rollers. Use tool 83 94 983 as a counterstay on the adjusting rollers.


16. Mark the direction of rotation on the belt. The belt can also be marked with the respective camshaft markings and crankshaft marking to facilitate refitting. Remove tool KM-800-10 from the crankshaft. Let locking tools KM-800-1 and KM-800-2 remain. Remove the lower adjusting roller. Ensure the washer behind the roller is also removed. Remove the timing belt.