SLK 230 (170.447) L4-2.3L SC (111.973) (2000)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair
Removing And Installing Camshaft Adjuster
Part 1
Part 2
Removing
1
Remove cylinder head cover (18)
2
Remove front cover (23) at cylinder head
3
Position piston of cylinder 1 to 20 degrees after ignition TDC
NOTE: Rotate engine at crankshaft in direction of rotation.
4
Lock camshafts (75 and 78)
NOTE: Insert locating pins (01) from the rear through the camshaft bearing caps into the camshaft flanges (arrows).
5
Mark timing chain (73) and camshaft gears (76 and 13) with a colored marking (arrows)
NOTE: Assembly aid.
6
Remove chain tensioner (58)
7
Remove exhaust camshaft gear (76)
8
Take camshaft adjuster off the inlet camshaft.
Installing
9
Fit camshaft adjuster onto inlet camshaft