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Valvetrain Overview






Valvetrain Overview






1 Intake Camshaft

• Check the radial clearance using Plastigage(R):

Wear limit: 0.1 mm

• Run out:

Maximum 0.01 mm

• Checking the axial play. Refer to => [ Camshaft Axial Play, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

• Identification, refer to => [ Camshaft Identification ] Application and ID.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

2 Camshaft Bearing Cap

• Installation position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Camshaft Bearing Caps ] Service and Repair

• Installation sequence, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

3 Exhaust Camshaft

• Check the radial clearance using Plastigage(R):

Wear limit: 0.1 mm

• Run out:

Maximum 0.01 mm

• Checking the axial play. Refer to => [ Camshaft Axial Play, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

• Identification, refer to => [ Camshaft Identification ] Application and ID.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

4 Nut

• 5 Nm + an additional 45° (1/8) turn.

5 Seal

• If one seal is leaking, replace all the seals.

• Coat the contact surfaces of the seals when installing the control housing.

• Do not spread the seals excessively when installing.

6 Control Housing

• Oil the contact surface of the seals before installing.

• Camshaft adjustment valves removing and installing. Refer to => [ Camshaft Adjustment Valves ] Camshaft Adjustment Valves.

• Marks for the valve timing, refer to => [ Marks on the Control Housing with FSI Engines ] Adjustments.

• Overview, refer to => [ Control Housing Overview ] Control Housing Overview.

• Check the control housing strainer for contamination before installation. Refer to => [ Checking the Strainer for Contaminants ] Control Housing Overview.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

7 Bolt

• 8 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

• Install using liquid locking fluid (D 000 600 A2).

8 Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster

• Identification: 32A

• Rotate the engine only with the camshaft adjuster and timing chain installed.

• Installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster with Timing Chain, Installing ] Camshaft Adjuster with Timing Chain, Installing.

9 Intake Camshaft Adjuster

• Identification: 24E

• Rotate the engine only with the camshaft adjuster and timing chain installed.

• Installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster with Timing Chain, Installing ] Camshaft Adjuster with Timing Chain, Installing.

10 Bolt

• 60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

• Always replace.

• The sensor wheel contact surface on the bolt head must be dry when installing.

• When removing and installing, counter hold the camshaft using a 27 mm open end wrench. Refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

11 Cylinder Head Height

• Minimum height: - a - = 139.9 mm

12 High Pressure Pump Drive Sprocket

• With inner splines

• The driveshaft fits only in one position.

13 Driveshaft

• Fits only in one position.

• Oil the driveshaft before installing.

14 Valves

• The exhaust valve is sodium filled.

• Do not grind, only hand lapping is permitted.

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

15 Alignment Bushing

16 Cylinder Head

• Check for distortion. Refer to => [ Checking the Cylinder Head for Distortion ] Cylinder Head Overview.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Cylinder Head ] Cylinder Head.

• Refacing the valve seats. Refer to => [ Valve Seat, Refacing ] Service and Repair.

• After replacing, replace the entire amount of coolant.

17 Cam Follower

• Note the installed position. Refer to => [ Installing ] High Pressure Pump.

18 Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

• Before installing, check the axial play in the camshafts. Refer to => [ Camshaft Axial Play, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

• Do not interchange.

• With hydraulic valve clearance compensation.

19 Valve Stem Seal

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

20 Timing Chain

• For the camshafts.

• Mark the direction of rotation before removing (installed position). Refer to => [ Identifying the Timing Chains ] Chain Drive Overview.

21 Clip

• Make sure it is secure.

22 Roller Rocker Arm

• Before installing, check the axial play in the camshafts. Refer to => [ Camshaft Axial Play, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

• Do not interchange.

• Check the rollers for ease of movement.

• Lubricate the contact surfaces.

• Use the clip to secure to the hydraulic lash adjusters when installing.

23 Valve Spring

• Pay attention to the installed position.

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

24 Spring Plate

25 Valve Retainers