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Timing chain > < Replace timing case cover

Hydraulic Chain Tensioner, Replace (Primary)

  Remove

1.   Open bonnet
2.   Remove air cleaner housing (4)
•   If present: unclip bonnet contact switch (1)
•   Unscrew bolt (2)
•   Unclip tank vent line (3)
•   Release and disconnect wiring harness plug of hot film mass air flow meter (7)
Unclip wiring harness (6) from bracket
•   Detach intake pipe
Loosen clamp (5)
Object Number: 8230491  Size: DEFAULT


3.   Detach cylinder head cover
4.   Set up crankshaft
•   Turn crankshaft in the direction of rotation of the engine to 10° before TDC (arrow)
Note:   This results in an untensioned timing chain drive state which prevents the timing chain from jumping off
Object Number: 2413262  Size: DEFAULT


5.   Remove chain tensioner of camshaft timing chain (1)
Object Number: 2416679  Size: DEFAULT


  Install

6.   Pre-tension chain tensioner
•   Replace 2x seal rings
•   Detach retaining ring (2)
•   Pull piston (3) out of housing (1)
Tension piston at square in vice
Lock inner piston (4) to last detent (5) by turning clockwise
•   Insert piston into housing
Object Number: 8132431  Size: DEFAULT


7.   Tension chain tensioner 75 Nm
•   Tension chain tensioner
Note:   Undo lock by pressing down the chain in the area of the tension rail for the camshaft timing chain.
Object Number: 2402051  Size: DEFAULT


8.   Attach cylinder head cover
9.   Install air cleaner housing
•   Attach air cleaner housing to wheelhouse
Tighten bolt
•   Attach air intake hose to throttle valve module
Fasten clamp
•   Attach engine vent hose to timing case
Fasten clamp
•   Attach wiring harness plug to hot film mass air flow meter
Attach wiring harness
•   Clip in tank vent line
•   If present: clip in bonnet contact switch
10.   Check and correct engine oil level
•   Observe specified engine oil quantity
•   Start engine and allow to run until oil pressure control indicator goes off
•   Check engine oil level, correct if necessary
11.   Close bonnet

Timing chain > < Replace timing case cover