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Checking axial clearance of camshafts > < Valve gear
Valve gear - exploded view of components
   
Valve gear - exploded view of components
1 - Exhaust valve
q   Different versions available → Electronic parts catalogue
q   Do not machine, only grinding-in is permitted
q   Mark installation position for re-installation
q   Valve dimensions → Chapter
q   Checking valve guides → Chapter
2 - Sealing plugs
q   Apply sealant when installing; refer to → Electronic parts catalogue
3 - Cylinder head
q   Checking valve guides → Chapter
4 - Hydraulic valve compensation element
q   Checking → Chapter
q   Do not interchange
q   Lubricate contact surface
5 - Securing clip
q   Check for firm attachment
6 - Inlet camshaft
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Checking axial clearance → Chapter
q   Check radial clearance with Plastigage (roller rocker fingers removed)
q   Radial clearance when bearing Ø is  24 mm: 0.024 ... 0.066 mm
q   Radial clearance when bearing Ø is  36 mm: 0.032 ... 0.078 mm
q   Runout: max. 0.04 mm
7 - Retaining frame
q   With integrated camshaft bearings
q   Removing and installing → Chapter „Removing and installing camshafts“
8 - 8 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn) further
q   Renew
9 - Exhaust camshaft
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Checking axial clearance → Chapter
q   Check radial clearance with Plastigage (roller rocker fingers removed)
q   Radial clearance when bearing Ø is  24 mm: 0.024 ... 0.066 mm
q   Radial clearance when bearing Ø is  36 mm: 0.032 ... 0.078 mm
q   Runout: max. 0.04 mm
10 - Roller rocker finger
q   Do not interchange
q   Check roller bearings for ease of movement
q   Lubricate contact surface
q   Assembly: attach to hydraulic compensation element -item 4- using securing clip -item 5-
11 - Valve cotters
12 - Valve spring plate
13 - Valve spring
q   Installation position: the narrow spring coils face the cylinder head
14 - Valve stem oil seal
q   Renewing (cylinder head installed) → Chapter
q   Renewing (cylinder head removed) → Chapter
15 - Inlet valve
q   Do not machine, only grinding-in is permitted
q   Mark installation position for re-installation
q   Valve dimensions → Chapter
q   Checking valve guides → Chapter

   

Checking axial clearance of camshafts > < Valve gear