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J314600 Camshaft Seal Ring, Replace (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD) > < Remove and install both camshafts (Z 12 XE, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP, with air conditioning, LHD)

J314300 Camshaft Sprockets, Remove and Install (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD)

  Remove

1.   Open bonnet
2.   Disconnect battery
Note:   In vehicles from model year 04 onwards with ESP - the steering angle sensor loses its basic adjustment each time the battery is disconnected and must be recalibrated.
•   Detach ground cable
3.   Remove engine cover.
•   Unscrew oil filler pipe cap
•   Unscrew 2 bolts
•   Screw on oil filler pipe cap
4.   Remove air cleaner housing (1)
•   Disconnect 2 wiring harness plugs
Hot film mass air flow meter (4), tank vent valve (2)
•   Unclip tank vent valve
•   Detach intake hose
•   Detach engine vent hose (3)
•   Remove bolt (arrow)
Object Number: 2411290  Size: DEFAULT


5.   Remove upper part of toothed belt cover
•   Unscrew 3 bolts (arrows)
•   Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
Object Number: 2410726  Size: DEFAULT


6.   Raise vehicle
7.   Remove right-hand air duct
•   Unscrew 3 bolts (arrows)
8.   Remove ribbed V-belt cover
•   Unscrew 3 bolts (1)
•   Remove clip (2)
9.   Lower vehicle
Object Number: 2411291  Size: DEFAULT


10.   Detach front right wheel
•   Loosen 4 bolts
11.   Raise vehicle
12.   Remove right front wheel.
•   Remove 4 bolts
13.   Raise vehicle
14.   Remove ribbed V-belt
•   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner in direction of arrow with KM-913-A (2)
•   Use KM-6130 (1)
Object Number: 2410700  Size: DEFAULT


15.   Remove ribbed V-belt tensioner
•   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner.
•   Remove KM-6130 (2)
•   Release ribbed V-belt tensioner
•   Remove bolt (1)
Object Number: 2410697  Size: DEFAULT


16.   Detach crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley
•   Prise front closure plug out of oil pan
•   Use KM-911
•   Remove bolt
•   Remove KM-911
Object Number: 2411293  Size: DEFAULT


17.   Release lower part of toothed belt cover
•   Remove bolt (arrow)
•   Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
Object Number: 2411206  Size: DEFAULT


18.   15. Lower vehicle
19.   Disconnect camshaft sensor wiring harness plug (1)
•   Unclip from bracket
20.   Remove lower part of toothed belt cover
•   Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
•   Remove downwards
21.   Remove camshaft sensor (2)
•   Unscrew 2 bolts
Object Number: 2398406  Size: DEFAULT


22.   Set 1st cylinder to TDC of combustion stroke
•   Install crankshaft V-belt pulley bolt
•   Set crankshaft to mark.
Turn crankshaft evenly
Marks on drive gear toothed belt and rear toothed belt cover must align (III).
•   Fix camshaft sprockets in position.
Marks must be opposite one another and aligned with the top edge of the cylinder head (I)
Use KM-852 (II)
23.   Remove toothed belt
•   Release toothed belt tension roller (IV)
Loosen bolt
Turn adjusting eccentric in direction of arrow (clockwise) until pointer (1) of the toothed belt tension roller is located just before left stop.
Object Number: 2415419  Size: DEFAULT


24.   Remove KM-852
25.   Remove camshaft sprocket on exhaust side
•   Use KM-6347 (1), KM-956-1 (2)
•   Attach KM-6347 , KM-956-1
Release fixing bolts (3) from KM-6347
Insert KM-6347 together with KM-956-1 into camshaft sprocket
Note:   Grooves of KM-6347 must engage in camshaft sprocket (arrows). Ensure correct seating.
•   Turn KM-6347 together with KM-956-1 in the direction of the arrow
Tighten 2 clamping screws
•   Loosen camshaft sprocket bolt (4)
•   Remove KM-6347 , KM-956-1
•   Unscrew camshaft sprocket bolt
Object Number: 2412317  Size: DEFAULT


26.   Remove camshaft sprocket on intake side
•   Use KM-6347 (1), KM-956-1 (2)
•   Attach KM-6347 , KM-956-1
Release fixing bolts (3) from KM-6347
Insert KM-6347 together with KM-956-1 into camshaft sprocket
Note:   Grooves of KM-6347 must engage in camshaft sprocket (arrows). Ensure correct seating.
•   Turn KM-6347 together with KM-956-1 in the direction of the arrow
Tighten 2 clamping screws
•   Loosen camshaft sprocket bolt (4)
•   Remove KM-6347 , KM-956-1
•   Unscrew camshaft sprocket bolt

  Install

27.   Inspect components
•   Ribbed V-belt, ribbed V-belt tensioner, ribbed V-belt pulleys, toothed belt drive
28.   Install camshaft sprocket on exhaust side
Note:   Attach camshaft sprocket with cylinder recognition to exhaust camshaft.
•   Replace bolt
•   Attach KM-6347 , KM-956-1
•   Tighten bolt 50 Nm + 60° + 15°
Note:   Second person required
•   Remove KM-6347 , KM-956-1
29.   Install camshaft sprocket on the intake side
Note:   Attach camshaft sprocket with cylinder recognition to exhaust camshaft.
•   Replace bolt
•   Attach KM-6347 , KM-956-1
•   Tighten bolt 50 Nm + 60° + 15°
Note:   Second person required
•   Remove KM-6347 , KM-956-1
30.   Fix camshaft sprockets in position.
•   Marks must be opposite one another and aligned with the top edge of the cylinder head.
•   Insert KM-852
Turn the camshafts at hexagonal section
31.   Put toothed belt in place
•   Position toothed belt
Note:   Tensioned side (I) must be taut.
Object Number: 2398314  Size: DEFAULT


32.   Tension toothed belt
•   Tension toothed belt tension roller
Turn adjusting eccentric in direction of arrow (anticlockwise) until pointer of the toothed belt tension roller is located just before left stop
•   Fasten toothed belt tension roller bolt (1)
33.   Remove KM-852
Object Number: 2410723  Size: DEFAULT


34.   Timing, Check
•   Turn crankshaft in direction of engine rotation at the crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley bolt (720°)
•   Set crankshaft to mark.
Marks on drive gear toothed belt and rear toothed belt cover must align (III).
•   Use KM-852 (II)
Marks must be opposite one another and aligned with the top edge of the cylinder head (I)
35.   Remove KM-852
Object Number: 2415403  Size: DEFAULT


36.   Adjust toothed belt tension
•   Release toothed belt tension roller
Loosen bolt
•   Turn adjustment eccentric in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) until pointer (1) of toothed belt tension roller is aligned with the appropriate notch mark
Adjust used toothed belts to the marking USED
Adjust new toothed belts to the marking NEW (2)
•   Tighten toothed belt tension roller bolt 20 Nm
37.   Check toothed belt tension
•   Turn crankshaft (720°)
•   Pointer on the toothed belt tension roller and notch mark must align.
Adjust used toothed belts to the marking USED
Adjust new toothed belts to the marking NEW
38.   Clean threads
•   Camshaft sensor to cylinder head
Object Number: 2410712  Size: DEFAULT


39.   Install camshaft sensor
•   Insert bolts with locking compound (red)
•   Tighten 2x bolts 8 Nm
40.   Install lower part of toothed belt cover
•   Clip to rear of toothed belt cover
•   Tighten bolt 4 Nm
41.   Install upper part of toothed belt cover
•   Clip to rear of toothed belt cover
•   Tighten 3x bolts 4 Nm
42.   Connect wiring harness plug from camshaft sensor
•   Clip to bracket
43.   Raise vehicle
44.   Install ribbed V-belt tensioner
•   Tighten bolt (35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft.)
•   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner with KM-913-A
•   Use KM-6130
45.   Attach crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley
•   Use KM-911
•   Replace bolt
•   Tighten bolt 95 Nm + 30° + 15°
•   Remove KM-911
•   Insert front closure plug
46.   Install ribbed V-belt
Note:   Observe running direction and installation position
•   Slacken ribbed V-belt tensioner with KM-913-A
•   Remove KM-6130
47.   Install ribbed V-belt cover
•   Screw in 3 bolts
•   Install clip
48.   Install right-hand air duct
•   Screw in 3 bolts
49.   Lower vehicle
50.   Attach front right wheel
•   Screw in 4 bolts
51.   Lower vehicle
52.   Fasten right front wheel.
•   Tighten 4 bolts 110 Nm
53.   Install air cleaner housing
•   Tighten bolt
•   Install suction hose
•   Attach engine vent hose
•   Clip in tank vent valve
•   Connect 2 wiring harness plugs
54.   Install engine cover.
•   Unscrew oil filler pipe cap
•   Insert retaining lugs
•   Tighten 2x bolts 8 Nm
•   Screw on oil filler pipe cap
55.   Connect battery
56.   Calibrate steering angle sensor
•   Switch on ignition
•   Rotate the steering wheel one time from its right-hand to its left-hand stop
57.   Program volatile memories
58.   Close bonnet

J314600 Camshaft Seal Ring, Replace (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD) > < Remove and install both camshafts (Z 12 XE, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP, with air conditioning, LHD)