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J 312315 Valve Stem Seals, Replace (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD) > < Replace valve stem seals (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD)

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J 312315 replace valve stem seal (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
  • Remove air intake hose
  • Detach engine vent hose (5)
  • Unscrew bolts (3)
 Object Number: 2410649 Size: DEFAULT

5. Loosen front right wheel

6. Raise vehicle

7. Remove front right 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
    • With KM-913-A (2) (SW 15)
  • Insert KM-6130 (1)
  • Note: 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
  • Insert KM-911
  • Remove bolt
  • Remove KM-911

13. Loosen 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 toothed belt cover upper part

  • Remove 3 bolts (arrows)
  • Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
 Object Number: 2410702 Size: DEFAULT

16. Remove lower part of toothed belt cover

  • Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
  • Note: Remove downwards

17. Disconnect camshaft sensor wiring harness plug

  • Unclip out of bracket
  • Disconnect wiring harness plug (1)

18. Remove camshaft sensor (2)

  • Remove 2 bolts
 Object Number: 2398406 Size: DEFAULT

19. Set 1st cylinder to TDC

  • 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)
    • Insert KM-852 (II)

20. 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

21. Remove ignition module

  • Disconnect wiring harness plug
  • Remove 4 bolts
  • Remove using KM-6009 (1)
  • Caution: Do not tilt
 Object Number: 2411203 Size: DEFAULT

22. Remove cylinder head cover

  • Detach engine vent hose
  • Detach crankshaft vent hose
  • Remove 10 bolts
  • Remove seal
  • Detach wiring harness plug for temperature sensor
    • Remove clip
 Object Number: 2410701 Size: DEFAULT

23. Remove KM-852

24. Remove exhaust camshaft sprocket

  • Remove bolt
    • Counterhold camshaft at hexagonal section

25. Remove intake camshaft sprocket

  • Remove bolt
    • Counterhold camshaft at hexagonal section
 Object Number: 2410704 Size: DEFAULT

26. Loosen upper rear toothed belt cover

  • Remove 2 bolts

27. Remove exhaust camshaft

  • Remove camshaft bearing cap
    • Unscrew 10 bolts
    • Caution: Note identification
    • 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

28. Remove hydraulic valve lifter (2)

  • 8 off
  • With KM-845 (1)
    • Caution: Note allocation

29. Remove intake camshaft

  • Remove camshaft bearing cap
    • Unscrew 10 bolts
    • Caution: Note identification
    • 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: 2411368 Size: DEFAULT

30. Remove hydraulic valve lifter

  • 8 off
  • With KM-845
    • Caution: Note allocation

31. Remove spark plugs

  • 4 off
  • Remove using KM-194-E

32. Raise vehicle

33. Attach guide mark

  • On drive gear toothed belt
  • Note: Offset 180° from 1st cylinder TDC mark (Zünd-OT-Zylinder-1) (arrows)
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34. Lock crankshaft

  • Insert KM-911

35. Lower vehicle

36. Assemble automatic valve spring compressor

  • Adjust supports
    • Note: Adjust support heads (1) in the centre to support feet (2) and tighten
  • Assemble lever arm
    • With joint, removal head
  • Assemble assembly kit
    • Insert thrust piece 6a (3)
    • Note: Observe manufacturer's instructions
 Object Number: 2411369 Size: DEFAULT

37. Attach automatic valve spring compressor

  • Attach supports
    • At position of camshaft bearing caps 1 and 4
    • Slide installation shaft into supports
    • Note: Align installation shaft in the centre above spark plug bore
    • Tighten 4 bolts
  • Install lever arm (1)
    • Note: Removal head (2) must face intake side
  • Secure installation shaft
    • Tighten 2 bolts

38. Install compressed air adapter (3)

  • Screw into spark plug thread of 1st cylinder
  • Apply compressed air to 1st cylinder
 Object Number: 2411370 Size: DEFAULT

39. Remove intake valve springs for 1st cylinder

  • 2 off
  • Carefully push valve springs downwards
    • With lever arm
    • Note: Removal head must be positioned vertically above the valve stem
  • Remove valve keepers, valve head, valve spring
    • Caution: Note allocation
  • Note: Do not use magnetic tool

40. Replace valve stem seals

  • 2 off
  • Detach using KM-840 (1)
  • Attach new valve stem seal to valve stem
  • Drive in to stop using KM-835-A (2)
 Object Number: 2411371 Size: DEFAULT

41. Install intake valve springs for 1st cylinder

  • Insert valve spring, valve head
  • Insert valve keepers (1) in assembly head
    • Slide clamping sleeve (2) in direction of lever arm mount
    • Caution: Insert valve keepers with taper towards valve
    • Push clamping sleeve towards valve
  • Attach assembly head to lever arm
  • Carefully push valve springs downwards
    • With lever arm
    • Caution: Installation head must be positioned vertically above the valve stem.
    • Note: Valve keepers must engage audibly.
 Object Number: 2418512 Size: DEFAULT

42. Check installation position

  • Caution: Do not attempt a second time without checking that both valve keepers are seated in the assembly head. Check seating of valve keepers. Verify pressurisation

43. Transfer lever arm

  • Remove lever arm
  • Detach assembly head
  • Attach removal head
  • Install lever arm
    • Note: Removal head must face exhaust side

44. Remove exhaust valve springs for 1st cylinder

  • 2 off
  • Carefully push valve springs downwards
    • With lever arm
    • Note: Removal head (1) must be positioned vertically above the valve stem
  • Remove valve keepers, valve head, valve spring
    • Caution: Note allocation
  • Note: Do not use magnetic tool
 Object Number: 2411372 Size: DEFAULT

45. Replace valve stem seals

  • 2 off
  • Detach using KM-840
  • Attach new valve stem seal to valve stem
  • Drive in to stop using KM-835-A

46. Install exhaust valve springs for 1st cylinder

  • Insert valve springs, valve head
  • Insert valve keepers in assembly head
    • Push clamping sleeve towards lever arm mount
    • Caution: Insert valve keepers with taper towards valve
    • Push clamping sleeve towards valve
  • Attach assembly head to lever arm
  • Carefully push valve springs downwards
    • With lever arm
    • Caution: Installation head must be positioned vertically above the valve stem.
    • Note: Valve keepers must engage audibly

47. Check installation position

  • Caution: Do not attempt a second time without checking that both valve keepers are seated in the assembly head. Check seating of valve keepers. Verify pressurisation

48. Transfer compressed air adapter

  • Interrupt compressed air feed
  • Unscrew from spark plug thread of 1st cylinder
  • Screw into spark plug thread of 4th cylinder
  • Apply compressed air to 4th cylinder

49. Transfer lever arm

  • Loosen installation shaft
    • Loosen 2 bolts
  • Remove lever arm
  • Detach assembly head
  • Attach removal head
  • Install lever arm
  • Secure installation shaft
    • Tighten 2 bolts
 Object Number: 2411373 Size: DEFAULT

50. Replace valve stem seals for 4th cylinder

  • 4 off

51. Interrupt compressed air feed

52. Raise vehicle

53. Remove KM-911

54. Set 3rd cylinder to TDC

  • Turn crankshaft evenly (180°)
  • Note: Guide mark on drive gear toothed belt must be aligned with mark on rear toothed belt cover

55. Lock crankshaft

  • Insert KM-911

56. Lower vehicle

57. Transfer automatic valve spring compressor

  • Transfer supports
    • At position of camshaft bearing caps 1 and 5
    • Slide installation shaft into supports
    • Note: Align installation shaft in the centre above spark plug bore
    • Tighten 4 bolts
  • Install lever arm
  • Note: Removal head must face intake side
  • Secure installation shaft
    • Tighten 2 bolts

58. Transfer compressed air adapter

  • Out of spark plug thread of 4th cylinder
  • Screw into spark plug thread of 2nd cylinder
  • Apply compressed air to 2nd cylinder
 Object Number: 2411374 Size: DEFAULT

59. Replace valve stem seals for 2nd cylinder

  • 4 off

60. Transfer compressed air adapter

  • Interrupt compressed air feed
  • Unscrew from spark plug thread of 2nd cylinder
  • Screw into spark plug thread of 3rd cylinder
  • Apply compressed air to 3rd cylinder

61. Replace valve stem seals for 3rd cylinder

  • 4 off

62. Interrupt compressed air feed

63. Detach automatic valve spring compressor

64. Remove compressed air adapter

65. Inspect components

  • Camshafts, camshaft bearing caps, hydraulic valve lifters, cylinder head, ribbed V-belt, ribbed V-belt tensioner, ribbed V-belt pulleys, toothed belt drive, spark plugs

66. Install spark plugs

  • Tighten using KM-194-E (25 Nm / 18.5 lbf. ft.)

67. Raise vehicle

68. Remove KM-911

69. Position crankshaft

  • Note: Adjust crankshaft 60° in front of ign. TDC for cylinder 1
 Object Number: 2398324 Size: DEFAULT

70. Lower vehicle

71. Clean cylinder head

  • Remove gasket remnants

72. Install hydraulic valve lifters

  • 8 off
  • Coat sliding surfaces with engine oil
  • Caution: Note allocation

73. Install intake camshaft

  • Coat sliding surfaces with engine oil
  • Apply sealant
    • In camshaft seal ring area (arrows)
    • Caution: Do not apply sealant to oil duct area. Complete assembly operations within 10 minutes
  • Insert camshaft, camshaft bearing cap
  • Caution: Note mark and allocation
  • Install camshaft bearing cap
    • Tighten camshaft bearing caps in spiral pattern from inside outwards (8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.)
  • Remove excess sealant
 Object Number: 2398329 Size: DEFAULT

74. Install hydraulic valve lifters

  • 8 off
  • Coat sliding surfaces with engine oil
  • Caution: Note allocation

75. Install exhaust camshaft

  • Coat sliding surfaces with engine oil
  • Apply sealant
    • In camshaft seal ring area
    • Caution: Do not apply sealant to oil duct area. Complete assembly operations within 10 minutes
  • Insert camshaft, camshaft bearing cap
  • Caution: Note mark and allocation
  • Install camshaft bearing cap
    • Tighten camshaft bearing caps in spiral pattern from inside outwards (8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.)
  • Remove excess sealant

76. Install intake camshaft seal ring

  • Replace seal ring
  • Coat seal lip with grease
  • Place seal ring on camshaft journal
  • Install camshaft seal ring
    • With KM-422 (1), bolt and washer of crankshaft pulley

77. Install exhaust camshaft seal ring

  • Replace seal ring
  • Coat seal lip with grease
  • Place seal ring on camshaft journal
  • Install camshaft seal ring
    • With KM-422, bolt and washer of crankshaft pulley
 Object Number: 2398332 Size: DEFAULT

78. Fasten upper rear toothed belt cover

  • Tighten bolts (6 Nm / 4.4 lbf. ft.)

79. Install intake camshaft sprocket

  • Replace bolt
  • Note: 2 people
  • Tighten bolt (50 Nm / 37 lbf. ft. + 60° + 15°)
    • Counterhold camshaft at hexagonal section

80. Install exhaust camshaft sprocket

  • Replace bolt
  • Note: 2 people
  • Tighten bolt (50 Nm / 37 lbf. ft. + 60° + 15°)
    • Counterhold camshaft at hexagonal section

81. Lock camshaft pulleys

  • Note: Marks must be opposite one another and aligned with the top edge of the cylinder head (I)
  • Insert KM-852 (II)
    • Turn the camshafts at hexagonal section

82. Lock crankshaft

  • 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

83. Attach toothed belt

  • Position toothed belt
    • Note: Tensioned side must be taut (I)
 Object Number: 2398314 Size: DEFAULT

84. 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

85. Remove KM-852

86. 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)
  • Insert 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

87. Remove KM-852

88. Toothed Belt Tension, Adjust

  • 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 / 15 lbf. ft.)
 Object Number: 2410712 Size: DEFAULT

89. Toothed Belt Tension, Check

  • 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

90. Clean threads

  • Camshaft sensor to cylinder head
    • 2 off

91. Install camshaft sensor

  • Note: Insert bolts with locking compound
  • Tighten bolts (8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.)

92. Install lower part of toothed belt cover

  • Clip to rear of toothed belt cover
  • Tighten bolt (4 Nm / 3 lbf. ft)

93. Install upper part of toothed belt cover

  • Clip to rear of toothed belt cover
  • Tighten bolts (4 Nm / 3 lbf. ft)

94. Install cylinder head cover

  • Replace gasket (2)
  • Apply sealant (1)
    • Caution: Complete assembly operations within 10 minutes
  • Tighten bolts (8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.)
  • Attach engine vent hose
 Object Number: 2411309 Size: DEFAULT

95. Connect wiring harness plug of camshaft sensor

  • Connect wiring harness plug.
  • Clip to bracket

96. Connect wiring harness plug of temperature sensor

  • Secure clips

97. Install ignition module

  • Remove KM-6009
  • Tighten bolts (8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.)
  • Connect wiring harness plug.

98. Raise vehicle

99. Install ribbed V-belt tensioner

  • Tighten bolt (35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft.)
  • Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner.
    • With KM-913-A
  • Insert KM-6130

100. Attach crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley

  • Insert KM-911
  • Replace bolt
  • Tighten bolt (95 Nm / 70 lbf. ft. + 30° + 15°.)
  • Remove KM-911
  • Insert front closure plug

101. Install ribbed V-belt

  • Note: Note running direction and installation position
  • Release ribbed V-belt tensioner
    • With KM-913-A
  • Remove KM-6130

102. Install ribbed V-belt cover

  • Screw in bolts
  • Install clip

103. Lower vehicle

104. Mount right front wheel

  • Screw in bolts

105. Lower vehicle

106. Attach front right wheel

  • Tighten bolts (110 Nm / 81 lbf. ft.)

107. Install air cleaner housing

  • Tighten bolt
  • Install suction hose
  • Attach engine vent hose
  • Clip in tank vent valve
  • Connect wiring harness plug.
    • 2 off

108. Install engine cover

  • Unscrew oil filler pipe cap
  • Insert retaining lugs
  • Tighten bolts (8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.)
  • Screw on oil filler pipe cap

109. Connect battery

110. Calibrate steering angle sensor

  • Switch on ignition

Note:   Rotate the steering wheel one time from its right-hand to its left-hand stop.

111. Program volatile memories

112. Close bonnet

J 312315 Valve Stem Seals, Replace (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD) > < Replace valve stem seals (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD)