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Replace exhaust manifold gasket (conversion from cast manifold to sheet metal manifold) > < Replace front camshaft sealing ring (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with air conditioning, RHD)

Replace front crankshaft seal ring (Z 14 XE LHD, Z 16 YNG)

Note:   KM-6394 must be used as of model year 04 instead of KM-6169-1 .

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)
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.   Attach KM-6169-3
•   Tighten bolts 95 Nm
Object Number: 2411202  Size: DEFAULT


15.   Attach KM-6169 (1)
•   Attach KM-6169 to left of front axle body (arrows, illus. I)
Note:   Guide pin must be seated in bore in front axle body
•   Attach both right holders on the front axle body (arrows, Illus. II).
Note:   Guide pin must be seated in bore in front axle body (arrow, Illus. III).
•   Tighten bolts
Object Number: 2409770  Size: DEFAULT


16.   Install support
•   An KM-6169
Adjust bracket (2) for support
•   Screw on nut (1)
17.   Adjust supports
•   Transmission side
Note:   Turn spindles until mounts (3) are positioned at the guide journals free of play.
•   Engine timing side
Insert journal of the support in the bore of the cylinder block without play (arrow)
Tighten nuts (1)
Object Number: 2411021  Size: DEFAULT


18.   Lower vehicle
19.   Remove right engine damping block
•   Loosen engine bracket adapter
Remove 2 bolts (1)
•   Loosen engine damping block
Remove 2 bolts (2)
20.   Remove upper part of toothed belt cover
•   Remove 3 bolts (arrows)
•   Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
Object Number: 2410702  Size: DEFAULT


21.   Disconnect camshaft sensor wiring harness plug
•   Unclip from bracket
•   Disconnect wiring harness plug
22.   Remove lower part of toothed belt cover
•   Unclip from rear toothed belt cover
23.   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)
24.   Remove toothed belt
•   Release toothed belt tension roller (IV)
Note:   Mark running direction.
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


25.   Raise vehicle
26.   Remove toothed belt drive pulley
•   Insert using KM-911
•   Unscrew crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley bolt
•   Remove toothed belt drive pulley
27.   Remove front crankshaft seal ring (1)
Important:   Do not damage sealing surface.
•   Lever out seal ring
28.   Clean sealing surfaces
•   Oil pump
29.   Inspect components
•   Ribbed V-belt, ribbed V-belt tensioner, ribbed V-belt pulleys, toothed belt drive
30.   Install front crankshaft seal ring
•   Coat seal lip with grease
•   Attach KM-6010 to crankshaft journal (2)
•   Slide seal ring over KM-6010
•   Remove KM-6010
•   Pull in front crankshaft seal ring
With KM-6010 (4), bolt (3) and crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley washer (5)
Object Number: 2398350  Size: DEFAULT


31.   Install toothed belt drive gear
•   Screw in crankshaft V-belt pulley bolt
•   Remove KM-911
32.   Lower vehicle
33.   Lock crankshaft
•   Set crankshaft to mark.
Turn crankshaft evenly
Note:   Marks on drive gear toothed belt and rear toothed belt cover must align.
34.   Install toothed belt
Note:   Note running direction.
•   Position toothed belt
Note:   Tensioned side must be taut (I).
Object Number: 2398314  Size: DEFAULT


35.   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


36.   Remove KM-852
37.   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)
38.   Remove KM-852
Object Number: 2415403  Size: DEFAULT


39.   Adjust toothed belt tension
•   Release toothed belt tension roller
Loosen bolt
•   Turn adjustment eccentric in direction of arrow (clockwise) until tension roller toothed belt pointer (1) is aligned with notch mark (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
40.   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
Object Number: 2410712  Size: DEFAULT


41.   Install lower part of toothed belt cover
•   Clip to rear toothed belt cover
•   Tighten bolt 4 Nm
42.   Install upper part of toothed belt cover
•   Clip to rear toothed belt cover
•   Tighten bolts 4 Nm
43.   Connect wiring harness plug from camshaft sensor
•   Connect wiring harness plug.
•   Clip to bracket
44.   Install right engine damping block
•   Fasten engine bracket adapter
Tighten bolts ( 60 Nm + 30° - 45° )
•   Fasten engine damping block
Tighten bolts 40 Nm
45.   Raise vehicle
46.   Detach supports
•   Engine timing side
•   Transmission side
47.   detach KM-6169
48.   detach KM-6169-3
•   Remove bolts
49.   Install ribbed V-belt tensioner
•   Tighten bolt 35 Nm
•   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner.
using KM-913-A
•   Use KM-6130
50.   Attach crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley
•   Replace bolt
•   Use KM-911
•   Tighten bolt 95 Nm + 30° + 15°
•   Remove KM-911
•   Insert front sealing plug
51.   Install ribbed V-belt
Note:   Note running direction and installation position
•   Release ribbed V-belt tensioner
using KM-913-A
•   Remove KM-6130
52.   Install ribbed V-belt cover
•   Screw in bolts
•   Install clip
53.   Lower vehicle
54.   Mount right front wheel.
•   Screw in bolts
55.   Lower vehicle
56.   Fasten right front wheel.
•   Tighten bolts 110 Nm
57.   Install air cleaner housing
•   Tighten bolt
•   Install suction hose
•   Attach engine vent hose
•   Connect wiring harness plug.
2 off
58.   Install engine cover.
•   Unscrew oil filler pipe cap
•   Tighten bolts 8 Nm
•   Screw on oil filler pipe cap
59.   Connect battery
60.   Calibrate steering angle sensor
•   Switch on ignition
Note:   Rotate the steering wheel one time from its right-hand to its left-hand stop.
61.   Check engine oil level, if necessary correct.
•   Observe specified engine oil quantity
62.   Program volatile memories
63.   Close bonnet

Replace exhaust manifold gasket (conversion from cast manifold to sheet metal manifold) > < Replace front camshaft sealing ring (Z 14 XE, Z 16 YNG with air conditioning, RHD)