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prevent personal injury or damage to equipment when working on the vehicle
We have tried to co ver
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able to refer to all modifications and changes for certain markets or up-
ing of
models.
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by the author.
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ed
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ted in England
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2 3
PREFACE
Small though this Workshop Manual is in size, it
of
most
models listed on the outside cover with 2 .3 and 2.9
601
Brief, easy-to-follow instructions are given, free from all necessary
complications and repetitions, yet containing
and information, and many diagrams and illustrations.
Compiled a
helpful information, all
manufacturer's official service an d repa
have derived from
are required, these are identified
not hesitate to advise you
undertaken without the use
The readers own judgement must ultimately
able to undertake, but there
there will
cost
The manual
pocket size with the aim that it should be kept in the
travelling. Many garage mechanics
their
invaluable source
A general faultfinding (troubleshooting) section is included
manual and
the necessary remedies to correct
Important
other
602
engine. Differences
of
the servicing and repair
and 602) and th e earlier 2.4 litre engine (engine type 616).
nd
illustrated by experts, this manual provides a concise source
of
which has been c ross-checked for accu racy to the
actual practice to facilitate your work. Where specia l tools
be
many more occasions where the delay, inconvenience and the
of
having the van off the road can be avoided or minimised.
Is
called "Pocket Mechanic" and is produced
wor1<
and if you have the manual with you in the vehicle you will have an
of
reference which will quickly repay its modest Initial
all items listed are taken from actual experience, together with
Note: The
sections
engine,
associated
although
main
techn
for
the
manual
in
a separate
of
the Mercedes Van and Camper Diesel
ir
procedures, but many instructions
in
the text
if
we feel that the operation cannot be properly
of
such tools.
Is no doubt, that with this manual to assist him,
themselves use these pub lications in
faults and malfunctioning
text
of
the
with
the
engine, covers
ical
data
the
616
engine
section
.
Jacks
no detail in covering
litre engine (engine types
all the required technical detail
if
absolutely necessary and we do
de
cide just what
engine
are
also
are
described
wor1<
In
a handy glove
vehicle whil
at
the end
of
certain parts .
Section
the
given
for
at
he will feel
st
you are
cost
of
and
some
601
the
the
and
end
the
616
of
0.
Our "Pocket Mechanics" are based on easy-to-follow step-by-step Instructions and
advice, which enables you to carry out many, jobs yourself. Moreover, now you have
the
means to avoid these frustrating delays and Inconveniences which so often result
from not knowing the right approach to carry out repairs which are often of a
comparatively simple nature.
Whilst special tools are required to carry out certain operations, we show you In this
manual the essential design and construction of such equipment, whenever
to enable you in many cases
that
It Is advantageous to use only genuine parts since these give you the assurance
a first class job. You will find that many parts are Identical In the range covered In this
manual, but our advice
spare
parts
0.
0. General
The manual covers the listed Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles with 2.3 and 2
engine, but also refers to models with the earlier four-cylinder engine with 2.4 litre
capacity. Models
engine with a performance of
remaining models are fitted with the
70
11M/
(95 HP)at
engine, with the additional cylinder added on. Models
2.4 litre engine, engine type
the
Details
differences are
Many different body versions and model numbers are used in the range of vehicles
marketed. The following table shows some
designation and
referred to, mainly in the technical data sections and you should familiarise yourself
with the model number of your vehicle. We
sold in any particular country.
All vehicles covered in the manual are fitted with a four-speed or five-speed
transmission.
Model
MB
MB
MB
MB
MB
MB
2080
3080
4080
2100
3100
4100
of
the
INTRODUCTION
to
Improvise or use alternative tools. Experience shows
from
Is to find out before purchasing new parts - Always buy
an
officially
2080,
3080
appointed
lnfonn
and
58
ation
4080
IN'/ (78 HP) at
dealer.
are fitted with a
3800
2.3
rpm (engine type 601). The
2 .9 litre five-cylinder engine with a performance
3800
rpm (engine type 602). The engine Is similar
616
.
616
engine
such
that a new
fitted engine to the later model range. These numbers
are covered
Section Is necessary.
Model Number
under
of
should like to stress that not all vehicles are
601 .3
602.3
611 .3
601 .4
602.4
611.4
2070
and
separate h eadings, whenever
the models together with their type
Fitted engine
601.940
601.940
601 .
940
602.940
602.940
602.940
possible,
you
.9
litre
litre four-cylinder diesel
to
the four-cylinder
3070
are fitted with
are
sometlme5
of
r
of
0.1.
When your purchases the vehicle you
all important vehicle
as
well as identification
further
Instructions
No
.
601
possible that they are no longer available.
584
I
dentificatio
details, as for example chassis number and component numbers
of
optional equipment, etc. You Owner's Manual will give you
on
the use
36
96
, but you will have to check
n
will have received various data cards which have
of
these cards. Owner's Manuals were obtainable under
4
if
this number is still valid,
as
it
Is
Fig
.
0.2
-
type
plate
(1)
Identification
The
engine
the
injection
shown
in Fig.0.3,
the
cylinder
axle
and
number,
Always
number
model
quote
and/or
year,
Important
number,
four
which
wheels
WHh
the
door
open
with details of the
codes.
number
pipes
on
can
at
the
block. Transmission,
steering
stamped
is
on
into
the
engine
when
also
will
the
also
the
complete
number
ordering
the
indicate
you
body
be
found
the
l.H.
have
housing
actual
the
etc.
Fig
. 0.1 -
Identification
ldentlfiCitlon plate
The
number
posHion
(2).
The type Identification plate with the vehicle
Identification number can
door entry
at
the position shown In Fig.
Immediately next to it you will find
additional plate, giving again the vehicle
number, the max. permissible
vehicle weight and the basic setting
headlamps. Details
The servicing and overhaul instructions in this Workshop Manual are laid out In
easy-to-follow step-by-step fashion and no diffiCulty should
and diagrams are followed carefully and methodically. The "Technical Data• sections
form an important part
work on the vehicle.
In order that we can Include
generally repeat
Again, to make the best use of the space
the more obvious steps necessary
the difficult or awkward procedures
few of the more Important procedures and draw your attention to various points of
general interest that apply to all operations.
Always use the torque settings given
These are grouped together in separate sub-sections for convenient reference.
Bolts and nuts should be assembled
fa
ces and threads should always be inspected to make sure that they are free from
damage burrs or scoring.
All
joint washers, gaskets, tabs and lock washers, split pins and
replaced on assembly.
the shaft and seal have been separatecj. Always lubricate the lip
assembly and take care that the seal lip
........
741
741
.........
....
.404 and
741
.5 (twin wheels) .............
Servicing
of
the repair procedures and should always
In
the text the values already given under the technical data headings
DO
Seals will,
.
.........
.........
. ....
.......................
.405 . . . . . .
................
.............
............
...
.....................
............
.
.......
.....
...........
.•
. . .
Notes
be
encountered, If the text
be
as
much data as possible , you will find that we
available, we do not repeat at each operation
- we feel it to be far more helpful
In
greater detail. However, we summarise below a
In
the various main sections
in
a clean and very lightly oiled condition and
NOT
degrease bolts or nuts.
In
the majority of cases, also need
Is
facing the correct direction.
"0"
of
......
referred to during
to
to
...
2.3 lltres
5.9 litres
. . 1.6 lltres
1.61itres
.
..
1.81itres
, , 1.8
an
do
nol
concentrate
of
the manual.
rings must be
be replaced, If
the seal before
on
6
References to the left-hand and right-hand sides are always to
observer is at the rear of the vehicle, facing forwards, unless otherwise stated.
Always make sure that the vehicle
commencing any work on the underside of the car. A small jack or a make shift prop
can
be
highly dangerous and proper axle stands are an essential requirement for your
safely.
own
Dirt, grease and mineral oil will rapidly destroy the seals of the hydraulic system and
even the smallest amounts must
contact with the components. Use clean brake fluid or one of the proprietary cleaners
to
wash the hydraulic system parts. An acceptable alternative cleaner Is methylated
spirit, but It this
parts for longer than necessary.
removed
Always use genuine manufacturer's spares and replacements
Since
the manufacturer uses metric units when building the cars
that, these are used for
these are not necessarily precise conversions, being rounded
values.
Removal and
away or put back the
·servicing", will cover the dismantling and repair
from the vehicle
of all parts
carried out needlessly.
There are a number of variations
Workshop Manual.
model, and the year of manufacture, before obtaining any spares or replacement parts.
Std
.: To Indicate sizes and limits of components
manufacturer. Also
OIS
Paris supplied as Oversize or Undersize or recommended limits for such parts,
to enable them to be
U/ S
0/S
bushing or female part that
Max.: Where
anowable
part
TIR: Indicates the Total Indicator Reading as shown
gauge).
TDC: Top Dead Centre (No. 1 piston on
MP:
Multi-Purpose grease.
Is
used, It should not
from the system before final assembly.
all precise units. Inch conversions are given in most cases but
installation Instructions,
unit or part
It
Is
pointed out that the major instructions cover a complete overhaul
but, obviously, this will not always be either necessary and should not be
We
strongly recommend that you take care to Identify the precise
Indicates a part that Is larger than Std. size U/S
gtven against a clearance or dimension Indicates the maximum
If
In
Is
excess
frtted.
Is adequately supported, and on firm ground, before
be
prevented from entering the system or coming Into
be
It Is also Important that all traces of the fluid should be
to
Indicate the production tolerances of new unused parts.
used with worn or re-machlned mating parts.
of
the value given It
allowed to remain In contact with the rubber
In
this Workshop Manual, cover the steps to take
In
question. Other Instructions, usually headed
In
unit parts on the range of vehicles covered in this
Is
smaller than Std.
of
the unit once it has been stripped
Is
recommended that the appropriate
tiring stroke).
by
a dial Indicator (dial
be
taken es
for
the best results.
It
Is
recommended
off for the unimportant
as
supplied by the
may
Indicate a bore
if
of
the
a
0.
4.
For small jobs, jack up the vehicle as described In the Owner's Manual, with the
hydraulic jack supplied
the weight of the vehicle. Additional weights should always be removed from the cargo
room
To
Jack
prevent the vehicle from rolling
underneath the front axle. If the hydraulic vehicle jack Is used, place it underneath the
spring as shown In Fig. 04, Immediately
Jac
king
up
of the Vehicle
with the vehicle. If a mobile jack Is used, make sure it can take
of
the vehicle.
up the vehicle completely, first jack
off the jack or apply the handbrake. Place a mobile
up
the front end . Chock the rear wheels to
In
front
of
the front axle .
jack
7
Fig. OA -
vehicle,
t
he vehicle.
Jacking
using
the
up
the
hydraulic
front
Jack
end
supplied
of
the
with
Chassis stands should only be placed on
the L.H. and R.H.
Use
chassis
In
shown
make
Fig
sure
carry the
the vehicle cannot
sides
stands
under the front axle.
of
the construction
. 0.5, should be used, but again
that they are strong enough to
weight
of
the vehicle.
slip
off
Make
the stands.
sure
Fig. 0.5safest
work
the
The rear
with a
method
has
to
vehicle.
mobile
Three-legged
t o
support
be
carried
end
of
the vehicle Is jacked
jack
or
chassis
out
o n
with
the
stands
the
vehicle
the undersi
hydraulic
are th e
when
d e of
up
jack
shown In Fig .0.6. Chassis stands are
placed underneath the axle beam, noting the points given above. Again make sure that
no
additional weights are left in
Note: It is always difficult to raise a vehicle first on one side
Fig.
0.6 vehicle
supplied.
the
cargo room.
Jacking
with
up
the
the rear
hydraulic
end
of
the
jack
and
then on the
other. Take care that the vehicle cannot tip-over when the first side is tiffed.
Ask
a helper to support the vehicle from the other side . Never work
- 601 engine, with manual gearbox
601 engine, with
-
602 engine, with AfT
Cylinders:
engine
cylinder
engine
engine
of
cylinders
of
valves
601 , 602, 616 engines
(DIN):
AfT
Four
Five
Four
1-3-4-2
1-2-4-5-3
In-line
Overhead camshaft, No. marked In end face
Overhead
89.00
mm
91.00
92.40
(3.4565 ln.)
mm
(3.6154 1n.)
mm
(3.6711 ln.)
2299ccm
2874
ocm
2404ccm
22 : 1
21
: 1
58
WI
at
WI
at 4000 rpm
WI
at 3800 rpm
WI
at 4000 rpm
WI
at 4200 rpm
3800 rpm
60
70
72
48
Max. Torque:
601
engine
-
-
602
engine
- 616 engine
15.7 kgm (113
rpm
19
.2 kgm (138 ft .lb.) at 2400 - 2600
rpm
13.7 kgm (99 ft.lb.) at
ft.lb
.) at 2000 -
2400 rpm
2800
9
Crankshaft bearings
Cooling system
5 or 6 friction bearings
Thermo system
thermostat,
clutch, tube-type radiator
with water pump,
cooling fan with fluid
Lubrication
Air cleaner
Valve
Timing-New
- Inlet valve opens 11" A.T.D.C
- Inlet valve
- Exhaust valve opens 28" B.B.D.C.
- Exhaust valve closes 15" B.T.D.C
Valve
- Inlet valve opens 12" A.T.D.C
- Inlet valve closes 18" A.B.D.
- Exhaust valve opens 27" B.B.D.C.
- Exhaust valve closes 14" B.T.D.C
Valve
- Inlet valve opens 11.5" A.T.D.C
- Inlet
- Exhaust valve opens 21" B.B.D.C.
-
Exhaust valve closes 19" B.T.D.C
Valve
All valves 2" more
Valve
- Inlet valves 0.1 0 mm (0.004 ln.)
- Exhaust valves 0.
closes 17" A.B.D.C.
Timing-
Timing-
valve closes 13.
Timing-
Clearances-
Timing
Chain-
Used
Timing
New
Timing
Used
Timing
616 Engine - Engine warm:
Chain
Chain-
Chain
(after
-616
601
818
Pressure-feed
oil pump, driven with chain from
crankshaft. With
Dry paper element air cleaner
and
602
engines
12
000
miles)-
engine:
5"
A.B.D.C.
engine:
30
mm (0.012 in .)
lubrication with gear-type
:
601
and
C.
full-flow oil filter
802
engines:
Valve Clearances - 616 Engine - Engine cold:
valves
- Inlet
- Exhaust valves
1.1.
The engine and transmission Is removed from the vehicle as a complete unit after the
parts shown in Fig. 1.1 are removed from the front end
can then
suitable hoist or crane is required to
is more than
refer to every possible variation and/or equipment that may be fitted
be
Place the bonnet Into the vertical.position until the lock engages. Remove the
ri
vers seat.
d
Engine
removed from the engine. Engine and transmission are a heavy unit and a
200 lbs. The following description Is a general guide line, as we cannot
- Removal and
lift
out the assembly, remembering that the weight
0.15 mm (0.0061n.)
0.35
mm (0.0181n.)
Installation
of
the vehicle. The transmission
to
your vehicle.
10
Fig.
1.1
- The engine Is removed
removed
• Disconnect the two battery cables . The battery can also be removed
• Remove the engine cover and the radiator grille.
• Open the expansion tank cap. It
• Remove the front bumper and the radiator crossmember (Fig . 1.1 ).
• Disconnect the propeller shaft from the transmission. Also disconnect the
from
the front
space
for other operations.
the cooling system as described
described
as
Remove the air Intake hose.
Separate the front exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold and free the pipe from
the bracket on the transmission.
speedometer cable from the transmission.
Unscrew the clutch slave
disconnecting the
from hanging down on Its hose. Fig. 1.2 shows where the cylinder Is attached.
Unscrew the earth cable.
end
In
the same section.
hydraulic hose. Tie the cylinder
from
Cil
the
the
vehicle.
Is
assumed that the engine
In
Section "Cooling System". Remove the radiator
cylinder from the side
vehicle
after
the
Illustrated parts have bei!n
to
have more
Is
fairly cold . Drain
of
the transmission without
to
the vehicle floor to prevent
Fig. 1
.2-
The
clutch
slave
fltted
to
the
side
Cil
• Disconnect the electrical leads
from the starter motor and the
alternator. Free the cable harness
from the engine (cut the cable
binders) and push the harness to one
side, where
during following operations.
• Disconnect the electrical lead
from the glow
• Disconnect all vacuum hoses
from the engine.
it cannot be in the way
plug relay.
cylinder
the
transmission.
{1) Is
it
-
11
• If a power-assisted steering is fitted, remove the drive belt and unscrew
pulley from the pump shaft. Unscrew the complete steering pump and remove it
together
Disconnect the fuel pipe from the
manner to prevent entry
• Remove the vacuum hose from
with the connected hoses.
of
dirt.
pre-filter. Close the open connections In suitable
the
vacuum pump
at
the
location shown
1.3.
Fig. 1
.3-
the
DlsconnKt the vacuum
brake
servo unit from the
pump (exhauster
pump).
hose
for
vacuum
• Unscrew the gear change lever
knob, remove the rubber gaiter
and withdraw the lever after
removing the clamp bolt. During
Installation tighten the clamp
later
until the gap is 1.5 mm.
bolt
Slacken the heater hose behind
the thermostat housing and
withdraw.
• Remove the starter motor.
the
In
Fig.
Fig. 1.4 -
removed In order to
The
ott
ntter
take
• Disconnect the oil pipes from the
oil filter housing.
• Remove the pipe clamp from the
oil sump.
the
oil
Remove
filler neck. Fig. 1.4
shows the location.
Remove the transmission
the
mounting from
bolt).
crossmember
Slacken the engine mounting
supports from the engine mounting.
Fig
.
1.5
-
The
crossmember underneath
Use a hand crane or suitable holst
•
and with ropes
unit, utilising the lifting eyes.
power
place a mobile jack underneath
Also
the
or
chains attach the
the engine/transmission
attachment
of
vehicle.
unit
to
support it from below. Before
removing any of the engine and
transmission mountings ensure that
the weight of the assembly is
well
supported.
Disconnect the
throttle control.
Unscrew the crossmember underneath the transmission and also underneath
engine. Figs. 1.5 and 1.6 show where the items are attached. Check once
that the unit is supported.
out
neck
the
must
engine
the
more
12
belt
be
.
(1
Lift the engine/transmission assembly towards the front
slightly to allow
resting
on
guide the power unit.
transmission
disconnected parts until the engine and transmission are
mountings and the engine
• Remove the engine mounts If their conditions require it. Keep oil or grease away
from the rubber parts.
• Connect the propeller shaft in accordance with the Instructions
• Refill
• Check the air cleaner element before re-use. Dirty elements should
•
the
temperatures to be expected.
before filling
If overhaul work has been undertaken on the engine.
mainly
Check the oil levels
other operations have been carried out on the
After starting the engine and allowing It to warm up, check the cooling system for
leaks. Drive
the
a jack, remove the jack
cooling system with anti-freeze of the correct strength for
It in.
the
gearchange
If
required.
Finally lower the assembly to the ground. Remove the
In
engine and transmission and correct If necessary,
vehicle a few miles to check for exhaust pipe
to
clear the engine compartment. If the unit is
at
the same time. Helpers will be required to
Fig.
1.6 -
crossmember.
The
Installation
procedure, but the following points should
be
noted:
• Check the engine mountings and
oil and fuel pipes (hoses) for damage and
replace parts as necessary.
•
If
a manual transmission Is fitted, take
the opportunity to check the
bearing and replace
• Do not connect or refit any of the
Is
free from the ropes or chains.
If
the original anti/freeze is used, check
units.
The
attachment of
Is
a reversal
of
the
vehicle, turning
of
If necessary.
clu1ch
refitted to their
In
Section 4.
ratt1e
.
the
the
1st
be
replaced,
engine
removal
the
release
the
strength
If
no
it
1.2.
Diesel
eng
make sure that no foreign matter can enter the pipes, connections, etc. during the
dismantling operations.
Dismantling
available. Otherwise place the engine/transmission on a work bench, supporting is
adequately to prevent
Before commencing dismantling, block up the inlet and exhaust openings
exterior of the engine a thorough cleaning to remove
particular attention
might
otherwise find
Many of the parts are made of Aluminium
use plastic
As a complete strip-down
the operations can
Engine - Dismant l ing
ines are sensitive to dirt or other contamination. It
of the engine will be made much easier, If a swivelling engine stand Is
if
from
tanlng
over.
to
an
Joint
1st
or
rubber mallets to separate parts, If necessary.
be
carried out with the engine fitted, you will find in the following text
surfaces, brushing these to remove loose debris which
way Into the Interior of the engine.
of
the engine
alloy and must
Is
in most cases not necessary,
Is
therefor essential to
all
loose dirt and oil. Pay
be
treated accordingly. Only
and
and
many of
give the
13
a description of individual operations which can be carried out with the engine fitted
and removed. Combining these,
will give you the complete dismantling
of
the engine.
II
II,
I)
1.3
.
1.3.0.
Cylinder
Cylinder head height:
- 616 engine
Max. Distortion of
- Longitudinal direction:
- Across the face:
Max. deviation
lower
Depth of valve head faces and cylinder head sealing face - Except 616:
- Inlet valves
- Exhaust valves
- With
Depth of valve head faces and cylinder head sealing face - 616:
diameterOuter diameter- Repair size, all guides
Inner diameter, all guides
Max. inner diameter
Basic bore in cylinder head:
Std.
Repair size
Interference fit of valve guides
Std.
Except
Std.
cylinder head:
frt
of valve guides
616
Std., all guides
616 Engine
-All
-All
- 5 cal. engine
Journal diameter
Camshaft Bearing Clearance:
- New condition
-
Wearllmit
Camshaft End Float :
- New condition
-
Wearlimit
guides:
guides:
14.
044-14.051
14.
214
- 14.
9.
000-9.015
14.03014
.198 - 14.
0 .
009-
0.021
0.011 - 0.
60
.0 or 61.0 mm
48.5-40.5
14.03-14.
14.23-14.
10.00 -10.
10.025
mm
14.
000-
14.200-14
0.01 - 0 .
04
5
6
30.944-30.
0.
050
- 0 .091
0.11 mm
0.
07
- 0 .15 mm
0. 18 mm
222
14.035
203
024
mm
04
24
015
14.
020
.220 mm
mm
950
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
CamshaftCamshaft bearing running clearance
Camshaft end noat
1.3
.0. 1.
The following information should be noted when work is carried out on a cylinder head:
required to Ignite the fuel and the exhaust gases are directed through the cylinder
head. Glow plugs, injectors, pre-combustion chambers and valve tappets are fitted
to
616
Engine
0.
025-0.066
0.
05
- 0 .128
mm (max. 0.
mm
(max. 0.
Cylinder Head - Removal and Installation
The cylinder head is made
the cylinder head. Also in the cylinder heads you will find the camshaft.
of
light-alloy. Engine coolant, engine oil, the air
18
11
mm)
mm)
16
The exhaust manifold and the Inlet manifold are bolted
The fuel enters the head on one side and exits on the other side,
the well-known "crossnow" type.
• The cylinder head
valves, responsible for certain functions of the temperature control.
• As the cylinder head
the
order
of
the same reason never remove the
• A cylinder head cannot
gasket will "blow", aflowing air Into the cooling system. A quick check is possible
after opening the coolant reservoir cap (engine fairly cold). Allow the engine
warm-up and observe the coolant. Visible air bubbles point in most cases
to a "blown" gasket. Further evidence Is white exhaust smoke, oil in the coolant or
coolant in the
grey emulsion on the dipsti ck
gasket.
• If you are convinced that water has entered the engine and you want to get home
or to the nearest garage, unscrew the injectors and crank the engine with the
starter motor for a while to eject the water. Refit the injectors, start the engine
drive to your destination without switching off the engine. This is the only method
to
avoid serious engine damage (bent connecting rods for example).
The
cylinder head must only be removed when the engine Is cold . The head
removed together with the exhaust manifold, but the Inlet manifold must
from the
are wrapped
The cylinder head can
described below, but note that operations may vary, depending on the equipment frtted:
•
Remove the vlsco-clutch from the front end
assembly In vertical position.
Remove the
•
Cut
•
the cable binder securing the engine cable harness.
Remove
1
.8
and
1
:th
e eve the tension from the securing screw until the tensioning spring can
pushed
slackening or tightening of the cylinder head bolts Is not observed. For
cylinder head before the head can be lifted off. New cylinder head gaskets
In
plastic und must only be unwrapped just before the gasket
oil
the single poly V-belt from the front
slacken the nanged nut . Insert a drift of 12 mm diameter and 180
Into the spring-loaded lever and push the tensioning device towards the left.
In
direction Inlet manifold. Now remove the bolt (3) securing the mounting
Is
fitted with various sender units, sensors and switching
Is
made of light alloy, It
cylinder head from a hot engine.
be
checked
eng
ine oil. The latter can
be
removed with the engine frtted and these operations are
fifler elbow (Fig. 1.4).
In
Is
more or less a confirmation of a damaged cylinder
Is
frtted position. Sometimes the cylinder head
be
checked at the oil dipstick. A white,
of
the engine.
of
the engine. To do this, refer to Fig .
to
the outside
prone to distortion If, for example,
Fig
. 1.7 - Remove the
shown
slackening
disconnect the battery earth
cable and remove the
bonnet.
• Drain the cooling system
(Section
radiator.
•
lock It
• Disconnect the air intake
hose
shown in Fig . 1. 7.
by
the hose clamps.
Remove the driver's seat,
1.8.1.) und remove the
un
up
the radiator grill and
In
the raised position.
and
the coolant hose
Do
not store the clutch
of
the head .
I.
e. the head is of
and
be
separated
Is
frtted.
two
the arrows after
hoses
engine
mm
be
to
Is
In
17
I
I'
I
II
shock absorber (see also Fig. 1.9) and remove the tensioning device. Push down
on the tensioning
Fig. 1
.8-
belt
2 Damper
3 Bracket for tensioner
•
Releasing
at
the
front
Tensioning spring
If a power-assisted steering is
remove the pulley for the drive belt.
Disconnect all coolant, fuel and
vacuum hoses and the
cables
connected to the cylinder head
or
any other unit on the cylinder head
which cannot be removed together
with the cylinder head (also see
below).
remove
bracket and remove the Injection pipe of No. 4 cylinder without the bracket.
five-cylinder engine, the Injection pipes of Nos. 4 and 5
by means of a plastic clip. Also withdraw the leak-off hose
1 cylinder. Close off the hose end in suitable manner (a bolt
can be pushed into the hose end.
Remove the damper for the engine speed regulation from the
is the
the
Item shown in Fig. 1.1
pulley to loosen and remove the belt.
the
tenalon
of
the
end
of
the
engine.
Injection pipes
drive
frtted,
electrical
of
cylinder Nos. 1, 2 and 3 together with the pipe
0.
Fig. 1.1 - Unscrew
tensioning
• Separate the throttle control linkageat
the
• Disconnect the vacuum pipes from the
exhauster (vacuum) pump.
one union nut must be removed.
• Use suitable clamps and clamp-off the
fuel hoses and disconnect the fuel hosesat
the
bracket and
•
device
ball joint connection.
fuel pre-filter
In
the case of a four cylinder engine
the
demper
from
tM
cylinder
One
or
Ue
remove the fuel filter
it
up
with a piece
cylinder are held together
at
the Injector
of
suitable diameter
Inlet manifold. This
for
the
heed
hose and
of
wire.
On
of
the
belt
end
No
Fig. 1.10 - The
regulation Is
• Disconnect the vacuum hose from
the
Disconnect the electrical leads from
the glow
Remove the securing clip for the
heater assembly feed pipe with a
wire hook. Remove the connectors
from the
end.
Disconnect the exhaust pipe flange
damper
for
attached
thermo valve.
plugs.
oil filter and on the other
to
the
the
manifold.
engine
speed
18
from
the exhaust manifold and unscrew the exhaust pipe support bracket from the
transmission.
Remove the
•
Fig.
1.11-
Remove
screws must
located
and two on
engine.
frtted,
Inlet (Intake) manifold .
Removal
of
an Injector.
the
cylinder
on
each long side of the cover
If
an automatic transmission Is
head
be
removed. Two are
the
timing side of
cover. Six
there Is a regulating rod frtted
the
across the cylinder head cover, which
must
be
ball joint. A stlcldng cylinder head G
separated
cover must not be freed by tapping
with
a hammer. If difficult to remove, try to unstlck
Use
side.
a plastic mallet,
on
one side at the
lf
necessary.
It
It
by pushing It by hand to one
1
• Unscrew the Injectors (Fig. 1.11) and remove the washers underneath.
.
• Rotate the engine until the piston of No. 1 cylinder Is at top dead centre
I.e. the
·cr
firing position.,
mark must be opposite the adjusting pin, as shown In
Fig. 1.12. A 27 mm socket can be applied to the crankshaft pulley
to
rotate the
In
the
crankshaft.
Fig.
1.12 - Dead
the
engine.
centre
position
of
Never attempt to rotate the
crankshaft by applying a socket to
camshaft liming wheel bolt.
the
The crankshaft must
be
rotated
In
the direction of rotation.
• Remove
a
.
as described
The
chain tensloner plug must
unscrewed
to the hexagon. The
located
the thermostat cover, next to
the
chain tensloner
In
Section 1.3.5.0.
be
by
applying a spanner
plug Is
above the water pump and
the
large tube.
Mark the camshaft sprocket and the timing chain at opposite points, as shown
Fig.
1.13, using a spot
of
paint.
In
Fig. 1.13-
With •
the sprocket.
Mark
spot
the
of
paint before removal
chain and
Unscrew the camshaft sprocket
bolt.
To counterhold the
camshaft against rotation, Insert
a strong screwdriver blade or
steel bolt Into one
of
of the camshaft sprocket.
Remove
the
camshaft sprocket
from the shan
sprocket
of
the holes
without
19
II
ij
I I
I
I I
disengaging the timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket. Pull the chain tight
and use a piece of wire to tie chain and sprocket together.
Remove the camshaft as described under the relevant section.
Remove the slide rail from the cylinder head as described later on .
In the inside of the chain case remove two 8 mm socket head bolts with an Allen
key. An extension and a socket is required to reach the bolts.
Unscrew the cylinder head bolts in reverse order to the one shown in Fig. 1.14 or
1.15. A multi-spline bit must
00 10
00
. A normal Allen
@
be
used to slacken the bolts (MB Part No.
ke
is not suitable as It
601
589
:I
0 0
Fig.
1.14
engine.
text. Slilcken the bolts
Fig. 1.1 S - Tightening sequence tor the cylinder he•d bolts tor the
engine.
text. Tighten the bolts
will damage the bolt heads. Immediately after removal of the bolts measure
their length.
head is more than 83.6,
located, replace the bolts. New bolts have a length of 80 mm, 102.0
mm. I.e. bolts which nearly approach the max. length should also
Note: Certain bolts are frtted through the camshaft bearings. As the cylinder head
bolts are of
positions.
- Tightening sequence
The
bolts
"•"
on the L.
In
reverse order.
The
bolts "a" on the L.
If
the dimension from the end of the bolt
different length, mark them before removal
In
reverse order.
105.6 or 118.5 mm, depending where the bolts are
H.
H.
side
side
tor
the cylinder
•re
the smaller bolts mentioned In the
are
the smeller bolts mentioned
head
bolts for the
to
the underside
to
assure refitting in the original
In
mm
be
replaced.
801
801
the
of
or
the bolt
150
.0
20
Lift off the cylinder head . If a holst or other lifting equipment Is available, hook a
rope
to
the two lifting eyes and lift off the head . Remove the cylinder head gasket.
Immediately after removal, clean the cylinder head and block surfaces of old
gasket
material.
If
necessary, overhaul He cylinder head as described In Section 1.3.0 .2. after
•
dismantling.
Install the cylinder head
Place a new cylinder head gasket In Position.
Place the cylinder head carefully In position, taking care
•
sleeves.
coat
•
with
Insert the cylinder head bolts as originally frtted (and hopefully marked) and
•
tighten them
tightening
• Tighten all bolts
• Tighten all bolts
• Walt 10 minutes.
• Angle-tighten
spline bit with the socket Into each bolt and fit the tommy bar so that It Is In
with the longitudinal axis of the engine. Tighten the bolt until the tommy bar
r1ght
Do
• Re-tighten each bolt
above.
• Fit the two socket head screws to the Inside
tighten them
Note: Multi-spline head socket bolts require no re-tightening after they...llave been
fitted as described above.
Cylinder heads are sometimes modified. When for example fitting a second head
cylinder head
Refrt
Fit the camshaft sprocket together with the timing chain to the end of the
camshaft, making sure that the paint marks made during removal are
sprocket must engage with
• Fit the camshaft sprocket bolt and tighten the bolt to 4.5 kgm (32.5 ft.lb.).
Counterhold
through one of the openings
•
Refrt
• Check
Fig
mark machined into the
from above and comparing
Use a soft-faced mallet to tap the head in position.
the threads of the cylinder head bolts and the underside of the bolt heads
oil.
It Is assumed that original bolts have been measured for their re-use.
Is carried out
angle to the engine, I.
not use the torque wrench for this operation.
at
the slide rail
the timing chain tensloner and tighten the plug to 8.0 kgm (58.5 ft.lb.).
the marking for top dead centre for the No. 1 cylinder
. 1.16). A notch Is machined Into the camshaft which should be In line with a
In
the following manner:
to
engage the dowel
In
the sequence shown In Figs. 1.14 or 1.15 In several stages. The
In
stages
as
follows:
In
the correct order to 1 ,5 kgm
In
the correct order to 3.5 kgm (30 ft .1 b.).
all
bolts In their correct tightening order. To do this, Insert the multi-
e.
the bolt has been tightening by go• (1/4
In
the order given by a further go• In the manner described
to
2.5 kgm (18
some stage, make sure It Is the correct one.
to
the camshaft
ft.1
b.).
the head as described later on (Section 1.3.5.3.).
Its bore over the dowel pin in the camshaft.
by
Inserting a strong screwdriver blade or steel bolts
In
the sprocket.
cylinder head. The alignment can be seen by looking
it
with Fig . 1.16.
(11
ft .1 b.) .
of
of
the timing chain chamber and
In
In
the camshaft (see
fine
Is
a tum).
line. The
at
•
Re-connect the glow plug cables.
•
Refrt
•
the Inlet manifold. And the Injectors and re-connect the Injection pipes .
a
must be removed.
The valve
oil seals are blue exhaust smoke when the vehicle Is coasting (gear engaged), when
the engine
If
engine.
oil seals as described under a separate heading.
the oil consumption
Is
asked for, Ignore
stem
oil seals can be replaced with
Is accelerated after Idling for a while
has
reached 1 litre
the
the
cylinder head
additional Instructions.
the
cylinder head titled. Signs
or
blue smoke when starting
per
600
Is
to be replaced.
The
miles, replace the valve stem
If
of
the
only
worn
cold
cylinder head
Proceed as follows during
Remove all auxiliary parts from the cylinder head, Including the exhaust manifold.
•
Remove the camshaft. All camshaft bearing brackets must be removed
camshaft lifted out. Each bearing bracket is marked with a number. A
corresponding
mark the bearing brackets.
• A valve spring compressor
position by means
valve cotter halves with a pair
If
a valve spring comp!'essor is not available, it
to remove the valve
spring
collar
and
collect
in
must be supported from the other side
contact with the tube to prevent the cotter halves from
• Remove the valve spring collar and the valve spring. The valve springs (one
Remove
fitted order through a piece
valve if they are to be re-used.
the
spring per valve) are identified with a paint spot and only a spring with a paint spot
of
the
spring and can be removed. Figs. 1.17
valve assemblies.
Remove valve stem oil seals carefully with a
the
hit the tube with a blow
inside
same colour must be fitted. A thrust ring
valves one after the other out
dismantling:
number
of
is
marked Into the cylinder head, I.e. there
Is
of
valve cotter halves. Comp!'ess
cotter
the tube and the components
required to remove the valves. Valves
of
pointed pliers
halves. To do this, place
or
cardboard. Write the cylinder number against each
of a hammer
of
the cylinder head. Keep the hammer In close
and 1.18
of
the
the
or
a small magnet.
Is
possible
can
Oying
screwdriver
valve guides and pierce
springs
to
use
the
. The valve cotter halves will
be removed. The valve head
is
rrtted underneath each valve
show sectional views
a short piece
tube
over the upper valve
out
.
or
a pair
and
of
is
pliers.
them
and
the
no
needto
are
heldIn
remove the
of
tube
of
the
two
in their
22
the
f
i
Fig.
1.11
the cylinder
v
1. Cy1inder head
2
3:
4.
5. Welsh plug
6. Bearing
7.
8.
9.
If
10
11
12. Lock ring
13. Valve spring
14. Valve stem
15. Valve spring retainer
16. Valve coffer halves
11. Valve tappet with hydraulic
- Sectional
head
alve
.
Inlet valve seat ring
Inlet valve guide
011
passage
cap
Bolt,
M8X 45
Washer 5
Camshaft
. Inlet valve
. Thrust ring
clearance
compensating element
Otl
and
seal
view
an
of
Inlet
I
Flg. 1.18 - Sectional view
the cylinder
exhaust valve.
1. Cy1inder head
2. Exhaust valve seat ring
3. Exhaust valve guide
4. Oil passage
5. Bearing
6. Boll,
7. Washer
8. Camshaft
9.
10
. Thrust ring
11
. Lock ring
12
. Valve spring
13
. Valve stem oil seal
14
. Valve spring retainer
15
. Valve cotter halves
16. Hydraulic valve
A few words should be said about the camshaft (applicable to
The camshaft
engine has
diameter
cylinder head. The camshaft Is located In axial direction
the
ring, which
of
the cylinder head.
The
camshaft nange
:!c,a
shaft
rrect camshaft for the engine in question.
of
a four-cylinder engine has five bearings, the shaft
six
bearing, the six cylinder
of
31.0 mm. The lower part
Is
secured to the cylinder head and engages Into a groove at
Is
is
replaced, only
marked with a line. Next to
rrt
a shaft with the same
has
of
the
bearing location
seven. All bearings have the same
the
line
number
Is
. The parts lists will have the
head
and an
cap
M8
X 45
Exhaust valve
lappet
601
and
602
engines).
of
a five-cylinder
Is
machined directly into
by
means
of
a retaining
the
front end
an Identification number.
of
-
23
1
1.3.0.3.
The cylinder head must be thoroughly cleaned and remains
removed. The checks and inspections are to
Valve
Springs:
a set. To check a valve
a
long bolt (with washer under boll head) and
the nut
until the springs are under tension and measure the length
the old spring is shorter
When a spring lester is available, check the
1.3.0. are applied.
Section
The springs must not be distorted. A spring placed with Its
not deviate at the top
Cylinder
If
the engine
Head - Overhaul
be
carried out
has
spring, place the old spring and a new spring end to endover
by
a high mileage, always replace the valve springs as
frt
a nut (again with a washer). Tighten
more than
10%
, replace the complete springset.
spring length when the loads given In
as
nat
by
more than 2 mm
(0.08
ln
.).
of
old gasket material
required.
of
the two springs.
coli on a surface must
1a--o
19/
20
9.
10.
11
24
-
Fig
1.
Bolt
In
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
. Sameas13
chain
Wavo
washer
Bearing
Plain
washer
Camshaft
Dowel
pin
Cylinder
Sealing
Plug,
oil
Sealing
ring
ring
. 1.
19-
chamber
cap
boll
bearing
head
gallery
EJ!ploded
cap
boll
view of the cylinder
12.
Sealing
13.
Connector
sender
14. Threaded
15. Heater
16.
Stud,
17.
Welsh
18.
Steel
19.
Bolt,
20.
Plan
21.
Steel
22.
Cylinder
he.d
ring
unit
insert
connection
exhaust
plug
ball,
fuel
filler
washer
ball,
coolanl
head
of
oil
gallery
gaskel
a 602
engine.
for
temperature
manifold
circuit
Valve
Guides:
have different diameters, Guides for exhaust valves are shorter and have a larger rnner
diameter. .
Cl
n the Inside of the guides
v stems can be cleaned best
diameter of the guides. As
.
:ich
is not always available, you can Insert the valve into its guide and withdraw it
If
until the
fro and check for
the play should not exceed
gauges
to
Guides
are
cylinder head. If guides with nominal dimension 1 can
the
position, until the retaining
fitted the locating bores
As dry Ice Is required to
carried out
work
Before a valve guide
guides must be reamed aner Installation, and aner the
if
applicable, to their correct Internal diameter, given
different diameters for
Valve guides for Inlet and exhaust valves are made
by
pulling a petrol-soaked cloth through the gurdes.
by
means
of
an
Inside micrometer
valve head
Is
approx. level with the cylinder head face. Rock the valve to and
play. Although no exact values are available, it can be assumed that
1.0 - 1.2 mm (0.
check the guides for wear.
removed with a shouldered mandrel from the combustion chamber side of
a rotating wire brush. Measure the
Is
necessary for this operation,
04 -0.
047
ln.). Mercedes workshops use
be
Is
rHtlng
In
the cylinder head must be reamed out to take the new
In
a workshop.
Is
replaced, check the general condition of the cylinder head. The
Inlet and exhaust valves.
against the cylinder head.
fit
the new valve guides, we recommend to have the
cylinder head has cooled down,
In
Section 1.3.
of
cast and
used, drive them
If
repair guides are
0,
noting the
In
Valves must
be
re-QI! when a guide has been replaced. If it Is obvious that seats cannot be re-
ground
Aga
in this
workshop.
Valve Seats: If the camshan bearings are excessively wom,
cylinder head.
Check all valve seats for signs
with
to
grind-In the valves. Use correction cullers to bring the valve seating area Into the
Flg.
1.20.
(6011602).
Outer
0
01
Inner
02 locating bore
H
Height
T
Dimension
UPJ>Or
Dlm@nslons
0 40.100-40.
01
33,400-
02 40.000-40.016
H 6.97T 2.37-
2.44- 2.
always be replaced
In
the present condition, new valve seat Inserts must be fitted.
Is
an
operation for a specialist and the work should
In this case there Is
a
45
" culler.
-Principal dimensions of a valve
Description
diameter
diameter
of
valve
face
33,600
7.0
2.25
25
of
of
In
seal
between
or
valve
084
mm
mm,
mm,
exhaust
If
this operation Is carried out properly, there should be no need
seat
ring
seal
ring
cylinder
head
ring
head
seal
ring
mm,lnlet
mm,
exhausl
mm,
Inlet
Inlet
valves
valves
race
valve
valves
valves
If
new valve guides are filled. The valve seats must
be
carried out
frt
no
need
lo
renovate the valve seats.
of
pitting or wear. Slight Indentations can be removed
seat
and
a new or exchange
In
a
-
25
centre
of
obtained. This again is achieved by using cutters
15•and
valve seat inserts will require that the old seat Insert Is removed by machining. The
machining must not damage the bottom face
As this
Mercedes Dealer who has the necessary equipment and experience to do the job.Fig.
1.20 shows a valve seat.
exchange for the old one
from
the valve seat. Make sure that the valve seat width, given in Section 1.3.
so•).
Valve seat inserts can be fitted to the cylinder head. Replacement
of
Is a critical operation,- we advise you to bring the cylinder head to your
It
may be possible to obtain a reconditioned cylinder head
to
the old head and refrt them to the new head.
avoid time delay.
of
different angles (for example
the head recess.
In
this case remove all ancillary parts
A
Fig.
1.21
-The
shown
on the
maximum
L.H.
side.
Measure
dimension "A"
this dimension as shown on the R.H.
between
the
valve
face
and
cylinder
side
.
head
face
If the valve seats have been re-cut, use the valve and measure
Fig. 1.21
gauge, measure the gap between the cylinder head face and the valve face, as
on
case
Valves can be ground Into their seats
Valves: The stems of
I.
e. the ends of the valve stems must not be ground off.
Valves can be cleaned best with a rotating wire brush. Check the valve faces for wear
or grooving.
a valve grinding machine, but make sure that there Is enough material left to
edge on the valve head. The valve he
the inlet valves and 0 ,5-0.6 mm in the case of the exhaust valves .
Measure the valves in accordance with the values given
and replace any valve which
filled with sodium, as
Check the
valve guides.
replace the
should be no visible wear
Always quote the
different
val
. To do this, insert the valve into the respective bore and, using a depth
the
R.H. side in Fig.
of
new valves. The wear limit Is 1.0 mm.
If the wear Is only slight, valves can be re-ground to their original angle In
valve stem diameters and
If there Is a deviation from the nominal values, It may
1.21
. The dimension must be between 0. 1 and 05 mm
In
the conventional manner.
Inlet valves and exhaust valves have been specially treated,
ad
thickness must be
Is
Is the case with other Mercedes engines.
outside the limits given . Note that the valves are not
In
this connection the Inside diameters
In Section 1.3.0
valve guides (see above). Also check the end of the valve stems. There
In
this area.
model year and the engine number whe.n ordering new valves,as
valves are used. These are marked by means of a number
ve stem. The numbers can be found
In
Section 1.3.0.
0.5-
the
dimension "A' in
0.7
mm
in the case
and
be
necessaryto
In
the end
shown
In
have
Fig. 1.
of
of
26
0.
Is
of
In
Fig.
1.22.-
Principal valve dimensions.
D "' Valve head diameter
01
Stem diameter
.
l
=length
Sometimes it Is only required to replace the exhaust
valves,
If these for example are burnt out
at
their
valve head edges.
the
an
of
22
Cyflnder Head: Thoroughly
clean
the
cylinder head
and cylinder block surfaces of old gasket material
and check the faces for distortion. To do this,
steel ruler with a sharp edge over the
face and measure the gap between
with feeler gauges. Checks must
longitudinal
face.
and
diagonal direction and across the
If a feeler gauge of more than 0,10 mm (0.004
be
place a
cylinder head
ruler and face
carried out in
ln.) can be Inserted, when the ruler Is placed along or
across the cylinder head, have the cylinder head face
re-ground. The dimension between the face of the
valve heads and the
1.21)
will change after regrinding , but
will correct
A further check must be
Is
Injection. These must protrude by 7.6 dimension by fitting
it
accordingly.
carried out on the pre-<:ombustion chambers for
8.1
mm. Mercedes workshops correct this
sealing washers of different thicknesses,
cylinder head face I A'
to
correct
Fig.
1.
23-
ou1.
Checking a
the
camshaft
In
the
workshop
the
protrusion.
for run-
Fig.
fuel
Camshaft: Place the
camshaft with both end journals Into
"V'
blocks or clamp the shaft
between the centres of a lathe and
apply a
journal, as shown
dial gauge to the centre
In
Fig. 1.23.
Slowly rotate the shaft to check for
0.
01
mm,
frt
exceeds
a new shaft.
The following points must be
observed when replacing the
camshaft:
Make sure to
number when
frt
the correct shaft If the shaft
ordering a new shaft.
run-out.
Is
to be replaced. Check
If
the dial gauge reading
the
identification
the
the
Replaci
ng Valve Stem
available In repair kits. Included
pushed over
In
diameter and can also be Identified by their shape (Fig . 1 .24).
the
a special tool Is used to
dtameter can
The
valve cotter halves and the valve springs must be removed to replace the seals.
To
prevent
be
the
valves from dropping Into the combustion chambers,
011
Seals (Cyflnder
In
the repair kits are protective sleeves which must be
Head
f1tted): Valve stem oil seals are
valves during Installation of the seals. Valve stem seals are different
frt
used. Take care not to damage the sealing lip and
the seals, but a well fitting piece
of
tube of suitable
the
spring.
the
pistons must
27
be at the top dead centre position. This is
as two pistons are always
cylinder
engine, as the crankshaft must
at
top dead centre . The operation Is more difficult on a five-
easy
in the case of a four-cylinder engine,
be
rotated by a certain angle to move the next
piston to TO.C. Only attempt this operation If you are competent. Start by setting the
piston of the No. 1
cylinder to the top dead centre positlon. Valve stems sealsof
cylinders Nos. 1 and 4 can be replaced in this position.
Fig.
1.2A
tor
the
exhaust valves; on the right t
•
Remove
the
camshaft (see description later on).
• Remove the valve cotter halves of the first cylinder
1.3.0.2. Remove the valve springs
- Sectional view
• Use a pair
of
pliers or a screwdriver to remove the valve stem seals, without
of
the valve
In
the case of a four-cylinder engine.
stem
oil
or
the Inlet valves.
Hal
s . On the
as
described
left
In
Section
damaging the valve stems.
• Coat the new seals with engine oil and carefully push them over the valve stems.
The protective sleeve must be used for the
valve guides until properly
In position.
Inlet valves. Push the seals over the
• Fit the valve springs with the paint spot towards the bottom, fit the upper spring
cup and compress the springs until the valve cotter halves can be Inserted. Make
have
absolutely sure that the cotter halves
properly engaged before the crankshaft
Is rotated.
Replace
• Lift the camshaft sprocket slightly to prevent disengagement
and rotate the crankshaft of a four-cylinder engine by
seals
of a
are closed. This will
when rotating the crankshaft. Both valves
the
valve stem seals
of
cylinder
No. 4 In
the same manner.
of
the timing chain
half a tum. The valve stem
of
cylinders Nos. 2 and 3 can be replaced in the same manner. In the case
five-cylinder engine, rotate the crankshaft until both valves of the next cylinder
be
in the order 2-4-5-3. As already mentioned, take care
of
a cylinder must be
at
the same
height, before the valve cotter halves are removed.
Refrt the camshaft and associated parts.
Note: Operate
the
valve spring compressor very slowly, as valve cotter halves
sometimes stick to the valve stems. Observe the valve spring during compression.
Only the spring should move, not the valve. Prevent by all means that the valve can
press against the piston.
1.3.0.4. Cylinder Head - Assembly
The
assembly
of
the cylinder head is a reversal of the dismantling procedure.
Note
the following points:
Lubricate the valve stems with engine oil and insert the valves Into
the
correct
valve guides.
28
Valve
stem seals are different for Inlet and exhaust valves. Make sure to order
the
correct seals. The repair kit contains fitting sleeves
rrt
the
seals (see last Section).
The sleeves are frtted over the valve stem before the seal
•
Fit the valve
•
to compress the sprtng. Insert the valve cotter halves and release the valve spnng
lifter. Make sure that the cotter halves are
valve stem with a plastic mallet. Place a rag over the valve
Fit the camshaft as described later on and carry out
•
order to the dismantling procedure.
spring and valve spring collar over the valve
In
and
these must be used to
Is
pushed
In
position
and
use the valve
position by tapping the end of the
end
-In case.
all
other operations
In
reverse
1.3.0.6. Hydraulic Valve Clearance Compensation
The
function of the hydraulic valve clearance compensating elements
valve clearance,
heat expansion and wear are compensated by the elements. The rocker arm is
I.e. the dimensional changes
In
the valve train (valve lash) due to
Is
to eliminate
a
In
-
12
Fig.
1.25-
Sectiona
Rocker lever 7 Ball guide 13 Valve
2
lock
ring 8 Thrust spring •
3 Washer 9 Ball,
<4
Closlng cap 10 Thrust spring o Retum bores
Thrust pln
5
6 Guide sleeve 12 Valve spring re1ainer h
constant
can
contact with the cam . The compensating elements cannot be repaired, but
be
checked for correct functioning as described below. Figs. 1.25 and 1.26 show
e&crlptlon
views of a valve with clearance compensation. We will give a short
of the operation. All references refer to Fig. 1.25.
l view of 1 valve
11
Ball socket f Ring groove
o4
mm
clearance
compensating ele
on
chamber
b Work chamber
011
bores
ment
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