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Cylinder Head|Valves > < Replace front camshaft sealing ring (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with air conditioning, RHD)

Remove and install both camshafts (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with AC, RHD)

1.   Open bonnet
Important:   On vehicles as of model year 04 with ESP - the steering angle sensor loses its basic adjustment each time the battery is disconnected. It must be recalibrated.
2.   Disconnect battery
•   Detach ground cable
3.   Remove engine cover.
•   Unscrew oil filler pipe cap
•   Remove 2 bolts
•   Screw on oil filler pipe cap
4.   Remove air cleaner housing (1)
•   Disconnect wiring harness plug
Intake air temperature sensor (4), tank vent valve (2)
•   Unclip tank vent valve
•   Detach intake hose
•   Detach engine vent hose (5)
•   Remove bolt (3)
•   Remove air intake pipe
Object Number: 2410698  Size: DEFAULT


5.   Loosen right front wheel.
6.   Raise vehicle
7.   Remove right front wheel.
•   Remove 4 bolts
8.   Raise vehicle
9.   Remove ribbed V-belt cover
•   Remove 3 bolts (1)
•   Remove clip (arrow).
Object Number: 2410600  Size: DEFAULT


10.   Remove ribbed V-belt
•   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner in direction of arrow
Using KM-913-A (2) (SW 15)
•   Use KM-6130 (1)
•   Mark running direction.
Object Number: 2410700  Size: DEFAULT


11.   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


12.   Detach crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley
•   Lever out front closure plug
From oil pan
•   Use KM-911
•   Remove bolt
•   Remove KM-911
Object Number: 2410695  Size: DEFAULT


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


14.   Lower vehicle
15.   Remove upper part of toothed belt cover
•   Remove 3 bolts (arrows)
•   Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
Object Number: 2410726  Size: DEFAULT


16.   Remove camshaft sensor (1)
•   Unclip from bracket
•   Disconnect wiring harness plug
•   Remove 2 bolts (2)
Object Number: 2410703  Size: DEFAULT


17.   Remove lower part of toothed belt cover
•   Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
18.   Set 1st cylinder to TDC of combustion stroke
•   Install crankshaft V-belt pulley bolt
•   Set crankshaft to mark.
Turn crankshaft evenly
Note:   Marks on drive gear toothed belt and rear toothed belt cover must align (III).
•   Fix camshaft sprockets in position.
Note:   Marks must be opposite one another and aligned with the top edge of the cylinder head (I)
Use KM-852 (II)
19.   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.
•   Remove toothed belt.
Object Number: 2415419  Size: DEFAULT


20.   Remove ignition module
•   Disconnect wiring harness plug
•   Remove 4 bolts
Important:   Do not tilt
•   Extract using KM-6009 (1)
21.   Detach preheater hose for throttle valve module (2)
•   From thermostat housing
22.   Disconnect wiring harness plug for coolant temperature sensor (3)
•   Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
Object Number: 2410699  Size: DEFAULT


23.   Remove cylinder head cover
•   Detach engine vent hose
2 off
•   Disconnect wiring harness plug for mixture regulating heated oxygen sensor
Unclip cable
•   Remove 10 bolts
•   Remove seal
Object Number: 2410701  Size: DEFAULT


24.   Remove KM-852
25.   Remove exhaust camshaft sprocket
•   Remove bolt
Counterhold camshaft at hexagonal section
26.   Remove intake camshaft sprocket
•   Remove bolt
Counterhold camshaft at hexagonal section
Object Number: 2410704  Size: DEFAULT


27.   Release rear toothed belt cover
•   Remove 2 upper bolts
28.   Remove exhaust camshaft
•   Remove camshaft bearing cap
Important:   Note identification
Remove 10 bolts
Release camshaft bearing cap working in inward spiral from outside in steps of 1/2 to 1 turn
Note:   Camshaft must be evenly released from the bearing seats
Remove camshaft seal ring
Object Number: 2400681  Size: DEFAULT


29.   Remove intake camshaft
•   Remove camshaft bearing cap
Important:   Note identification.
Remove 10 bolts
Release camshaft bearing cap working in inward spiral from outside in steps of 1/2 to 1 turn
Note:   Camshaft must be evenly released from the bearing seats.
Remove camshaft seal ring
30.   Inspect components
•   Camshafts, camshaft bearing caps, cylinder head, ribbed V-belt, ribbed V-belt tensioner, ribbed V-belt pulleys, toothed belt drive
31.   Position crankshaft
Note:   Set crankshaft to 60° before no.1 cylinder TDC of combustion stroke
Object Number: 2398324  Size: DEFAULT


32.   Install intake camshaft
•   Coat sliding surfaces with engine oil
•   Apply sealant
Important:   Do not apply sealant in vicinity of oil channels. Complete installation work within 10 minutes.
In camshaft seal ring area (arrows)
Important:   Observe identification and allocation.
•   Insert camshaft, camshaft bearing cap
•   Install camshaft bearing cap
Tighten camshaft bearing caps in steps working from inside outwards ( 8 Nm )
•   Remove excess sealant
33.   Install exhaust camshaft
•   Coat sliding surfaces with engine oil
•   Apply sealant
Important:   Do not apply sealant in vicinity of oil channels. Complete installation work within 10 minutes.
In camshaft seal ring area (arrows)
Important:   Observe identification and allocation.
•   Insert camshaft, camshaft bearing cap
•   Install camshaft bearing cap
Tighten camshaft bearing caps in steps working from inside outwards ( 8 Nm )
•   Remove excess sealant
Object Number: 2398329  Size: DEFAULT


34.   Install exhaust camshaft seal ring
•   Coat seal lip with grease
•   Place seal ring on camshaft journal
•   Install camshaft seal ring
With KM-422 (1), bolt and camshaft sprocket washer
Object Number: 2398332  Size: DEFAULT


35.   Install intake camshaft seal ring
•   Coat seal lip with grease
•   Place seal ring on camshaft journal
•   Install camshaft seal ring
With KM-422 , bolt and camshaft sprocket washer
36.   Fasten rear toothed belt cover
•   Tighten bolts 6 Nm
37.   Install intake camshaft sprocket
•   Replace bolt
Note:   Second person required
•   Tighten bolt 50 Nm + 60° + 15°
Counterhold camshafts at hexagonal section
38.   Install exhaust camshaft sprocket
•   Replace bolt
Note:   Second person required
•   Tighten bolt 50 Nm + 60° + 15°
Counterhold camshafts at hexagonal section
39.   Fix camshaft sprockets in position.
Note:   Marks must be opposite one another and aligned with the top edge of the cylinder head.
•   Use KM-852
Turn the camshafts at hexagonal section
40.   Install cylinder head cover
•   Replace gasket
Important:   Complete installation work within 10 minutes
•   Apply sealant to sealing surfaces(1)
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
•   Attach engine vent hose
2 off
•   Connect cable harness plug of oxygen sensor, mixture regulation, heated
Clip in cable
Object Number: 2410713  Size: DEFAULT


41.   Connect wiring harness plug for coolant temperature sensor
•   Clip to rear toothed belt cover
42.   Attach preheater hose for throttle valve module
43.   Install ignition module
•   Unscrew KM-6009
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
•   Connect wiring harness plug.
44.   Check that 1st cylinder is at TDC
•   Set crankshaft to mark.
Turn crankshaft evenly
Note:   Marks on drive gear toothed belt and rear toothed belt cover must align.
45.   Put toothed belt in place
•   Position toothed belt
Note:   Tensioned side must be taut (I).
Object Number: 2398314  Size: DEFAULT


46.   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)
Object Number: 2410723  Size: DEFAULT


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


49.   Remove KM-852
50.   Adjust toothed belt tension
•   Release toothed belt tension roller
Loosen bolt
•   Turn adjustment eccentric in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) until pointer (1) is aligned with the notch mark at the toothed belt tension roller (2).
Adjust used toothed belts to the marking USED
Adjust new toothed belts to the marking NEW
•   Tighten toothed belt tension roller bolt 20 Nm
Object Number: 2410712  Size: DEFAULT


51.   Check toothed belt tension
•   Turn crankshaft (720°)
Note:   Pointers 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
52.   Install lower part of toothed belt cover
•   Clip to rear toothed belt cover
•   Tighten bolt 4 Nm
53.   Clean threads
•   Cylinder head
2 off
54.   Attach camshaft sensor
•   Insert bolts with locking compound (red)
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
•   Connect wiring harness plug.
55.   Install upper part of toothed belt cover
•   Clip to rear toothed belt cover
•   Tighten bolts 4 Nm
56.   Raise vehicle
57.   Install ribbed V-belt tensioner
•   Tighten bolt 35 Nm
•   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner.
using KM-913-A
•   Use KM-6130
58.   Attach crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley
•   Replace bolt
•   Use KM-911
•   Tighten bolt 95 Nm + 30° + 15°
•   Remove KM-911
•   Insert front sealing plug
59.   Install ribbed V-belt
Note:   Note running direction and installation position
•   Release ribbed V-belt tensioner
using KM-913-A
•   Remove KM-6130
60.   Install ribbed V-belt cover
•   Screw in bolts
•   Install clip
61.   Lower vehicle
62.   Mount right front wheel.
•   Screw in bolts
63.   Lower vehicle
64.   Fasten right front wheel.
•   Tighten bolts 110 Nm
65.   Install air cleaner housing
•   Install air intake pipe
•   Tighten bolt
•   Install suction hose
•   Attach engine vent hose
•   Connect wiring harness plug.
2 off
66.   Install engine cover.
•   Unscrew oil filler pipe cap
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
•   Screw on oil filler pipe cap
67.   Connect battery
68.   Calibrate steering angle sensor
•   Switch on ignition
Note:   Rotate the steering wheel one time from its right-hand to its left-hand stop.
69.   Program volatile memories
70.   Close bonnet

Cylinder Head|Valves > < Replace front camshaft sealing ring (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with air conditioning, RHD)