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Checking supporting elements with hydraulic clearance compensation
Checking supporting elements with hydraulic clearance compensation
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Feeler gauges
Test procedure
  Note
t  It is not possible to repair the supporting elements with hydraulic clearance compensation.
t  Irregular valve noise during starting is normal.
–  Start engine and run until radiator fan has switched on once.
–  Increase engine speed to about 2500 rpm for 2 minutes (perform road test if necessary).
If the supporting elements with hydraulic clearance compensation are still noisy, proceed as follows to determine defective supporting element:
–  Remove cylinder head cover.
   
–  Turn crankshaft until cams of supporting element to be tested are at top.
–  Press roller rocker finger down using a screwdriver -arrow-.
If it is possible to insert a feeler gauge of 0.20 mm between camshaft and roller rocker finger:
–  Renewing supporting element; removing camshaft to do so → Chapter.
  Note
t  After installing the camshaft, wait for about 30 minutes before starting the engine. The hydraulic compensation elements must settle (otherwise valves will strike pistons).
t  After working on the valve gear, turn the engine carefully at least 2 rotations to ensure that none of the valves make contact when the starter is operated.
  A15-0926

Engine lubrication > < Installing