11 37 005 Removing and installing/replacing the eccentric shaft

Special tools required:

WARNING: The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work:

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Preliminary work needed:

Removal:

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Release screws (1).

Set down the bearing cap neatly in special tool 11 4 480 .

Release all screws (2) evenly.

Set down all bearing brackets neatly in special tool 11 4 480 .

NOTE: All bearing brackets must be reinstalled in the same positions in an engine which has already been in use.

Remove intermediate shaft (1) from cylinder head.

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Installation:

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Check all needle bearings (2) of eccentric shaft (1) for ease of movement.

IMPORTANT: If one or more needle bearings are faulty the complete eccentric shaft must be replaced.

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Clean all bearing positions (1) and coat with motor oil.

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Before assembly of the eccentric shaft shift the needle bearing (1) in the direction of the arrow up to the stop.

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Oil the needle bearings of eccentric shaft (1).

Mount eccentric shaft on cylinder head.

Mount bearing shell (2) and bearing brackets (3) on cylinder head.

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The bearing cap (1) is provided with a stop.

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Tighten all screws (1 and 2) evenly.

Tightening torque 11 37 3AZ .

Required follow-up work: