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Remove and install both camshafts (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with AC, RHD) > < J314570 Both Camshafts, Remove and Install (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD)

Replace front camshaft sealing ring (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with air conditioning, 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
Object Number: 2415419  Size: DEFAULT

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.

20.   Remove KM-852
21.   Remove camshaft sprocket on exhaust side
•   Use KM-6347 (1), KM-956-1 (2)
•   Attach KM-6347 , KM-956-1
Note:   Loosen the clamping screws (3) of KM-6347 and insert KM-6347 connected to KM-956-1 in the camshaft sprocket. The notches on KM-6347 must engage in the camshaft sprocket (arrows). Ensure that it engages properly. Rotate KM-6347 in the direction of the arrow using KM-956-1 .
Tighten 2 clamping screws
•   Loosen camshaft sprocket bolt (4)
•   Remove KM-6347 , KM-956-1
Loosen 2 clamping screws
•   Unscrew camshaft sprocket bolt
Object Number: 2412317  Size: DEFAULT


22.   Remove camshaft sprocket on intake side
•   Use KM-6347 , KM-956-1
•   Attach KM-6347 , KM-956-1
Note:   Loosen the clamping screws of KM-6347 and insert KM-6347 connected to KM-956-1 in the camshaft sprocket. The notches on KM-6347 must engage in the camshaft sprocket. Ensure that it engages properly. Rotate KM-6347 in the direction of the arrow using KM-956-1 .
Tighten 2 clamping screws
•   Loosen camshaft sprocket bolt
•   Remove KM-6347 , KM-956-1
Loosen 2 clamping screws
•   Unscrew camshaft sprocket bolt
23.   Release rear toothed belt cover
•   Remove 2 upper bolts
24.   Remove exhaust camshaft seal ring
•   Carefully prise out seal ring (1)
25.   Clean sealing surface
26.   Inspect components
•   Camshafts, ribbed V-belt, ribbed V-belt tensioner, ribbed V-belt pulleys, toothed belt drive
27.   Install exhaust camshaft seal ring
•   Coat seal lip with grease
•   Place seal ring on camshaft journal
•   Install camshaft seal ring
With KM-422 (2), bolt and camshaft sprocket washer
Object Number: 2398328  Size: DEFAULT


28.   Fasten rear toothed belt cover
•   Tighten bolts 6 Nm
29.   Install camshaft sprocket on exhaust side
Note:   Attach camshaft sprocket with cylinder recognition to exhaust camshaft.
•   Replace bolt
Note:   2. Fitter required
Attach KM-6347 , KM-956-1
•   Tighten bolt
Tightening torque 50 Nm + 60° + 15°
•   Remove KM-6347 , KM-956-1
30.   Install camshaft sprocket on the intake side
•   Replace bolt
Note:   2. Fitter required
Attach KM-6347 , KM-956-1
•   Tighten bolt
Tightening torque 50 Nm + 60° + 15°
•   Remove KM-6347 , KM-956-1
31.   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)
Turn the camshafts at hexagonal section
32.   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 (III).
Object Number: 2415403  Size: DEFAULT


33.   Put toothed belt in place
•   Position toothed belt
Note:   Tensioned side must be taut (I).
Object Number: 2398314  Size: DEFAULT


34.   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


35.   Remove KM-852
36.   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


37.   Remove KM-852
38.   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


39.   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
40.   Install lower part of toothed belt cover
•   Clip to rear toothed belt cover
•   Tighten bolt 4 Nm
41.   Clean threads
•   Cylinder head
2 off
42.   Attach camshaft sensor
•   Insert bolts with locking compound (red)
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
•   Connect wiring harness plug.
43.   Install upper part of toothed belt cover
•   Clip to rear toothed belt cover
•   Tighten bolts 4 Nm
44.   Raise vehicle
45.   Install ribbed V-belt tensioner
•   Tighten bolt 35 Nm
•   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner.
using KM-913-A
•   Use KM-6130
46.   Attach crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley
•   Replace bolt
•   Use KM-911
•   Tighten bolt 95 Nm + 30° + 15°
•   Remove KM-911
•   Insert front sealing plug
47.   Install ribbed V-belt
Note:   Note running direction and installation position
•   Release ribbed V-belt tensioner
using KM-913-A
•   Remove KM-6130
48.   Install ribbed V-belt cover
•   Screw in bolts
•   Install clip
49.   Lower vehicle
50.   Mount right front wheel.
•   Screw in bolts
51.   Lower vehicle
52.   Fasten right front wheel.
•   Tighten bolts 110 Nm
53.   Install air cleaner housing
•   Tighten bolt
•   Install suction hose
•   Attach engine vent hose
•   Connect wiring harness plug.
2 off
54.   Install engine cover.
•   Unscrew oil filler pipe cap
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
•   Screw on oil filler pipe cap
55.   Connect battery
56.   Calibrate steering angle sensor
•   Switch on ignition
Note:   Rotate the steering wheel one time from its right-hand to its left-hand stop.
57.   Program volatile memories
58.   Check engine oil level, if necessary correct.
•   Observe specified engine oil quantity
59.   Close bonnet

Remove and install both camshafts (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with AC, RHD) > < J314570 Both Camshafts, Remove and Install (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD)