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J 312315 replace valve stem seal (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with air conditioning, RHD) > < Replace valve stem seal (Z 12 XE, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP, with air conditioning, LHD)

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Replace valve stem seals (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD)

1.   On vehicles as of model year 04 with ESP - every time the battery is disconnected, the steering angle sensor loses its basic setting. It must be recalibrated.
2.   Open bonnet
3.   Disconnect battery
•   Detach ground cable
4.   Disconnect 4x engine management wiring harness plugs
•   Oil pressure switch (2), coolant temperature sensor (3), camshaft sensor (4) and ignition module (1)
•   Unclip wiring trough (5)
•   Set wiring harness to one side
Object Number: 2410615 Size: DEFAULT


5.   Remove ignition module
•   Remove ignition module cover
– Move to the right
•   Unscrew 2 bolts
•   Extract using KM-6009 (1)
Note:   Do not tilt
Object Number: 2410586 Size: DEFAULT


6.   Remove cylinder head cover
•   Detach 2x engine venting hoses
•   Unscrew 13x bolt
Object Number: 2410611 Size: DEFAULT

7.   Unscrew crankshaft bearing bridge closure bolt (1)
8.   Set no.1 cylinder to TDC
•   Insert KM-952 (2)
•   Turn crankshaft uniformly until KM-952 engages
– Crankshaft belt pulley (4) must line up with lug (3) on timing case

Object Number: 2410539 Size: DEFAULT

9.   Insert KM-953
•   KM-953 must engage in camshaft groove
•   Remove KM-953

10.   Lock chain tensioner
•   Unscrew closure bolt (1)
•   Load intake camshaft in direction of arrow via hexagonal section using an open-ended spanner
•   Insert KM-955-1 (2)
Object Number: 2399429 Size: DEFAULT


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11.   Remove sliding rail (1)
•   Unscrew 2 bolts
12.   Detach camshaft sprockets
•   Unscrew 2 bolts (2)
– Counterhold camshafts at hexagonal section (3)
•   Remove phase sensor disc

13.   Remove exhaust camshaft
•   Remove camshaft bearing cap
– Note identification
•   Release camshaft bearing cap working in inward spiral from outside in steps of 1/2 to 1 turn
– Camshaft must be evenly released from the bearing seats
14.   Remove intake camshaft
•   Remove camshaft bearing cap
– Note identification
•   Release camshaft bearing cap working in inward spiral from outside in steps of 1/2 to 1 turn
– Camshaft must be evenly released from the bearing seats
Object Number: 2410541 Size: DEFAULT


15.   Remove 12x roller cam followers
Note:   Observe allocation.
16.   Remove 3x spark plugs with KM-194-E
17.   Complete automatic valve spring compressor
•   Adjust supports
– Position support heads (1) in centre of support bases (2) and tighten
•   Complete lever arm
– Using joint, removal head
•   Insert assembly head MKM-6086-200
Note:   Comply with manufacturer's instructions
– Insert thrust piece -5a (3)
Object Number: 2411369 Size: DEFAULT


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18.   Attach automatic valve spring compressor
•   Attach supports
– Insert installation shaft in supports
– Line up assembly shaft in central position above spark plug hole
– Tighten 4 bolts
•   Install lever arm
Note:   Removal head must point to intake side
•   Secure installation shaft
– Tighten 2 bolts
19.   Install compressed air adapter
•   Screw into spark plug thread of 1st cylinder
•   Apply compressed air to 1st cylinder

20.   Remove 2x cylinder no.1 intake valve springs
•   Carefully push valve spring down with lever arm (1)
– Removal head (2) must be vertically above the valve stem
•   Remove valve keepers
Important:   Observe allocation.
•   Remove valve head, valve spring
Note:   Do not use magnetised tools
Object Number: 2410449 Size: DEFAULT


21.   Replace 2x valve stem seals
•   Remove using KM-840
•   Attach new valve stem seal to valve stem
•   Drive in to stop using KM-958
Object Number: 2410450 Size: DEFAULT


22.   Install intake valve springs for cylinder no.1
•   Insert valve spring, valve head
•   Insert valve keepers in assembly head MKM-6068-200 (1)
– Push plastic clamping sleeve (2) towards lever arm mounting
– Insert valve keepers with taper facing the valve
– Push plastic clamping sleeve towards valve
Object Number: 2410505 Size: DEFAULT


23.   Install valve keepers
•   Attach assembly head (1) to lever arm
Important:   Assembly head must be vertically above the valve stem. Valve keepers (2) must audibly engage.
•   Carefully push valve spring down with lever arm (arrow)
Important:   Do not make 2nd attempt without checking that both valve keepers are in the assembly head
24.   Check installation position
•   Check seat of valve keepers
•   Ensure that pressure is being applied
Object Number: 2410506 Size: DEFAULT


25.   Transfer lever arm
•   Remove lever arm
•   Detach assembly head
•   Attach removal head
•   Install lever arm
Note:   Dismantling head must point to the exhaust side
26.   Remove exhaust valve springs for no.1 cylinder
•   2 off
•   Carefully push valve spring down with lever arm
Note:   Removal head must be vertically above the valve stem
Important:   Observe allocation.
•   Remove valve keepers, valve head, valve spring
Note:   Do not use magnetised tools
27.   Replace 2x valve stem seals
•   Remove using KM-840
•   Attach new valve stem seal to valve stem
•   Drive in to stop using KM-958
28.   Install exhaust valve springs for cylinder no.1
•   Insert valve spring, valve head
•   Insert valve keepers in assembly head MKM-6068-200 (1)
– Push plastic clamping sleeve (2) towards lever arm mounting
– Insert valve keepers with taper facing the valve
– Push plastic clamping sleeve towards valve
29.   Install valve keepers
•   Attach assembly head to lever arm
Important:   Assembly head must be vertically above the valve stem. Valve keepers must audibly engage.
•   Carefully push valve spring down with lever arm
Important:   Do not make 2nd attempt without checking that both valve keepers are in the assembly head
30.   Check installation position
•   Check seat of valve keepers
•   Ensure that pressure is being applied
31.   Raise vehicle
32.   Loosen crankshaft
33.   Set cylinder no.3 to TDC
Note:   Second person required
•   Pull timing chain upwards
•   Turn crankshaft evenly (120°)
Note:   Guide mark on crankshaft belt pulley must line up with lug on timing case
34.   Lower vehicle
35.   Lock crankshaft
Note:   Wheels must be in contact with ground
•   5. Engage gear
•   Tighten parking brake
36.   Transfer compressed air adapter
•   Interrupt compressed air feed
•   Unscrew from spark plug thread of 1st cylinder
•   Screw into spark plug thread of 3rd cylinder
•   Apply compressed air to 3rd cylinder
37.   Remove exhaust valve springs for cylinder no.3
•   4 off
38.   Interrupt compressed air feed
39.   Loosen crankshaft
40.   Raise vehicle
41.   Set cylinder no.2 to TDC
•   Note! 2nd mechanic
•   Pull timing chain upwards
•   Turn crankshaft evenly (120°)
Note:   Guide mark on crankshaft belt pulley must line up with lug on timing case
42.   Lower vehicle
43.   Lock crankshaft
•   5. Engage gear
•   Tighten parking brake
Note:   Wheels must be in contact with ground
44.   Transfer compressed air adapter
•   Interrupt compressed air feed
•   Unscrew from spark plug thread of 3rd cylinder
•   Screw into spark plug thread of 2nd cylinder
•   Apply compressed air to 2nd cylinder
45.   Replace 4x cylinder no.2 valve stem seals
46.   Remove automatic valve spring compressor
47.   Remove compressed air adapter
•   Interrupt compressed air feed
48.   Loosen crankshaft
49.   Raise vehicle
50.   Lock crankshaft
•   Note! 2nd mechanic
•   Insert KM-952
•   Pull timing chain upwards
•   Turn crankshaft uniformly until KM-952 engages
51.   Lower vehicle
52.   Install spark plugs
•   Tighten using spark plug spanner KM-194-D 25 Nm
53.   Inspect components
54.   Check and rework for cylinder head
Note:   If cylinder head is to be checked and overhauled : Remove all outer attaching parts from cylinder head
•   Camshafts, camshaft covers, cylinder head, roller cam followers
55.   Insert roller cam followers
•   Coat sliding surfaces with MoS2 lubricating paste
•   Caution! Observe allocation
56.   Install intake camshaft
•   Coat sliding surfaces with MoS2 lubricating paste
•   Insert camshaft, camshaft bearing cap
•   Caution! Observe installation position and allocations
•   Install camshaft bearing cap
Note:   Tighten camshaft bearing caps in stages in spiral pattern from inside to outside 8 Nm
57.   Install exhaust camshaft
•   Coat sliding surfaces with MoS2 lubricating paste
•   Insert camshaft, camshaft bearing cap
•   Caution! Observe installation position and allocations
•   Install camshaft bearing cap
Note:   Tighten camshaft bearing caps in stages in spiral pattern from inside to outside 8 Nm
Object Number: 2410565 Size: DEFAULT

58.   Adjust camshafts
•   Insert KM-953 (1)
– "Turn" the camshafts at hexagonal section (arrows)

59.   Attach camshaft sprockets
•   Renew bolts
•   Attach intake camshaft sprocket with phase sensor disc (2)
– Bolt in bolt
– Note! It must be possible to turn phase sensor disc manually
•   Attach exhaust camshaft sprocket
– Bolt in bolt
60.   Attach sliding rail
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
61.   Remove KM-955-1
62.   Replace seal ring
•   Tighten chain tensioner closure bolt 50 Nm
63.   Attach KM-954
Note:   Rotate phase sensor disk (2) until KM-954 (1) can be attached to timing case
Object Number: 2410436 Size: DEFAULT


64.   Fasten camshaft sprockets
•   Tighten bolts (2) (10 Nm / 7.5 lbf. ft.)
Note:   First tighten intake camshaft sprocket bolt
– Counterhold camshafts at hexagonal section (1)
Note:   Tightening torque of 10 Nm is used to secure camshaft sprockets and phase sensor disk
65.   Remove retaining tools
•   KM-952, KM-953, KM-954
Note:   Caution! Retaining tools must not be used to counterhold
66.   Fasten camshaft sprockets
•   Note! 2nd mechanic
•   Tighten bolts 50 Nm + 60°
– Counterhold camshafts at hexagonal section
Note:   First tighten intake camshaft sprocket bolt
Object Number: 2399406 Size: DEFAULT


67.   Timing, Check
•   Turn crankshaft (720°)
•   Insert KM-952
•   Insert KM-953
•   Attach KM-954
68.   Raise vehicle
69.   Attach closure bolt of crankshaft bearing bridge
•   Replace seal ring
•   Tighten bolt 69 Nm
70.   Install ribbed V-belt cover
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•   Screw in bolts
•   Install clip
71.   Lower vehicle
72.   Attach cylinder head cover (1)
•   Renew gasket (2) and seal rings
•   Apply sealant (dimension l = 2 mm)
Note:   Caution! Complete assembly operations within 10 minutes
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
•   Attach engine vent hose
73.   Attach ignition module
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
74.   Install engine management wiring harness
•   Route wiring harness
•   Clip-in wiring trough
•   Connect wiring harness for engine management
– Connect 4 wiring harness plugs
Object Number: 2410670 Size: DEFAULT


75.   Install air cleaner housing
•   Tighten bolt
•   Attach suction pipe
– Replace seal ring
– Tighten nuts (8 Nm / 5.9 lbf. ft.)
– Attach engine vent hose
•   On Z 10 XEP: Fit air intake hose
– Tighten clamp 3.5 Nm
•   Connect 2x wiring harness plugs
76.   Connect battery
77.   Program volatile memory
78.   Check and correct engine oil level
•   Observe specified engine oil quantity
79.   Close bonnet

J 312315 replace valve stem seal (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with air conditioning, RHD) > < Replace valve stem seal (Z 12 XE, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP, with air conditioning, LHD)