SLK 320 (170.465) V6-3.2L (112.947) (2002)
Camshaft: Removal and Replacement
Remove/Install Camshafts
Shown On Engine 112
Remove
1
Remove cylinder head covers
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Air cleaner mounted on vehicle.
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Air cleaner positioned at engine side.
2
Position piston of cylinder 1 at 40 degrees after TDC
NOTE:
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Rotate engine at crankshaft in direction of rotation until 40 degrees marking on belt pulley/vibration damper is aligned with marking on timing
case cover. The grooves on the camshafts must be pointing toward the inner V.
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Engine must not be rotated backwards.
3
Remove chain tensioner (2)
4
Remove camshaft Hall sensor (1)
5
Detach camshaft sprocket, take off
NOTE: Tie together camshaft sprocket and timing chain with cable strap (5).
6
Detach camshaft bearing bridge (4)
NOTE: Observe slackening diagram!
7
Remove camshaft
Install
8
Install camshaft
NOTE:
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Pay attention to camshaft marking when installing camshaft.
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See Camshaft code number and assignment.
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Oil the bearing surfaces!
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Camshafts must not be replaced individually for tolerance reasons.