Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12) (2008)
Camshaft: Adjustments
11 31 505 Adjusting camshaft timing (N12)
Special tools required:
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00 9 120
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00 9 250
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11 9 340
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11 9 450
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11 9 540
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11 9 590
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32 2 100
Important:
Modified procedure for timing adjustment.
The timing is not determined at firing TDC of cylinder no. 1.
All pistons are in the 90 ° position.
Check locking of adjustment units.
To open the central bolt at the camshaft, grip hexagon on rear of camshaft.
Risk of damage!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove cylinder head cover.
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Check timing.
Important:
Danger of mixing up special tool bore.
Balance hole and special tool bore can be mixed up; all pistons must be in the 90 ° position.
If necessary, determine by means of spark plug bore.
Rotate crankshaft at central bolt.
Slide in special tool 11 9 590 in direction of arrow and block crankshaft.
Important:
Risk of damage!
To open central bolt, mount special tool 11 9 540 on camshaft.
If the setting gauges cannot be positioned, grip the camshaft with an open-end wrench to release the central bolt.