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Valvetrain Overview






Valvetrain Overview

Cylinder heads with cracks between the valve seats, or between the valve seat and the spark plug threads, can continue to be used without reducing the service life, as long as the cracks have a Max. width of 0.3 mm, or only the first 4 threads of the spark plug threads are cracked.

The cylinder head and guide frame must be replaced together.

Do not start the engine for approximately 30 minutes after installing the camshafts. The hydraulic lash adjusters must seat themselves (otherwise the valves will crash into the pistons).

After working on the valvetrain and lifters, carefully rotate the crankshaft by hand at least 2 full revolutions before starting to be sure that valves do not strike the pistons.

Always replace the gaskets and seals.






1 Bolt

50 Nm + 180° (1/2) additional turn.

Always replace

Use the retainer (3036) to loosen and tighten.

2 Camshaft Sprocket

Use the retainer (3036) to loosen and tighten.

3 Seal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Exhaust Camshaft Seal ] Service and Repair.

4 Cylinder Head

5 Valve Guide

Checking, refer to => [ Valve Guide, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

6 Valve Stem Seal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Valve Stem Seals ] Service and Repair.

7 Valve Spring

8 Spring Seat

9 Valve Retainer

10 Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

Do not interchange.

Lubricate the contact surface.

11 Woodruff Key

Make sure it is secure.

12 Exhaust Camshaft

Check the radial clearance using Plastigage (roller rocker arm removed) wear limit: 0.1 mm.

Runout: Max. 0.035 mm.

13 Guide Frame

With integrated camshaft bearings.

Clean the sealing surface, reworking is not permitted.

Remove the old sealant residue.

14 Bolt

8 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace.

15 Camshaft Adjuster

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.

16 Bolt

20 Nm + 45° (1/8) additional turn.

Always replace.

Use the camshaft clamp (T10252) to loosen and tighten.

17 Intake Camshaft

Check the radial clearance with Plastigage, Wear limit: 0.1 mm.

Runout: Max. 0.035 mm.

18 Chain Tensioner

Before removing, secure using the locking pin (T10115).

19 Drive Chain

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.

Check for wear

20 Bolt

10 Nm

21 Bolt

10 Nm

22 Camshaft Position Sensor (G40)

23 Exhaust Valve

Do not rework, only lapping is permitted.

For the correct valve dimensions, refer to => [ Valve Dimensions ] [1][2]Specifications.

Valve guide, checking. Refer to => [ Valve Guide, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

24 Intake Valve

Do not rework, only lapping is permitted.

For the correct valve dimensions, refer to => [ Valve Dimensions ] [1][2]Specifications.

Valve guide, checking. Refer to => [ Valve Guide, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

25 Cap

Always replace.

Removing: Insert a screwdriver into the center and pry out.

Installing: Do not use sealant, press in 1 to 2 mm using the thrust piece (3334).