Timing Components: Service and Repair

Valve timing, checking
Special tools and equipment





^ T10068 Camshaft bar

Test sequence
- Remove intake manifold and cylinder head cover, Refer to Timing Belt, Service and Repair





- Turn crankshaft over on vibration damper securing bolt in engine direction of rotation -arrow-.





The camshaft bar T10068 must engage in both shaft grooves.
If the camshaft bar will not fit:
- Turn crankshaft one full turn further in engine direction of rotation.

Note: If the camshaft bar cannot be fitted, turn the crankshaft in engine direction of rotation until approximately 5 mm past the TDC setting for No. 1 cyl. (dependent on drive chain tolerances).

Check setting marks of camshaft timing adjusters with marks on control housing:





Marks -A and B- on camshaft timing adjusters must align with notches -arrows- on control housing -C-.
Distance between tooth -1- and tooth -2- of camshaft timing adjuster must be exactly 16 rollers of camshaft roller chain.

Note: Illustration shows a cover which has been removed.

If the marks do not align
- Adjust valve timing.
If the marks align:
- Install cylinder head cover and intake manifold, Refer to Timing Cover, Service and Repair.