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OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B3-99
Diameter ‘a’ 275 + 0.5mm
Replacement Procedure
1. Drill a hole into the ring gear (1) (arrow) and snap
with a chisel.
2. Thoroughly clean the collar surfaces of ring gear.
3. Measure diameter (a) of centering collar.
Notice
If out of standard, replace the flywheel.
4. Heat up the new ring gear up to 220°C by using a
heating device.
Notice
Use temperature measuring chalk.
5. Install the new ring gear (1) onto the flywheel by using a
drift.
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1B3-100 OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL
6. Measure axial runout of ring gear (1) on a surface plate.
Limit Max. 0.4mm
Notice
For correct measurement, put the flywheel on the flat
measuring board.
Dial Gauge 001 589 53 21 00
Dial Gauge Holder 363 589 02 21 00
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OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B3-101
HYDRAULIC VALVE CLEARANCE COMPENSATION ELEMENT CHECK
1 Cylinder Head Cover
2 Bolt............................................................10Nm
3 Gasket ................................................... Replace4 Valve Tappet
5 Cylinder Head
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1B3-102 OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL
Checking
Notice
The noise which continues short time during short travel
(frequent starting of the engine) or engine starting after a
long time storage is normal operating conditions. So, it does
not need to be repaired. Determine the malfunctions in valve
clearance compensation device with noise through following
tests. If defective, replace as respectively.
1. Run the engine at more than 3000rpm for approx. 4 minutes.
2. Stop the engine. After 5minutes, check the engine oil level
and adjust if necessary.
3. Remove the cylinder head cover.
4. Check the valve tappets at TDC position of each cylinders.
5. Using a drift, lightly press the valve tappet and measure
clearance between the cam and valve tappet.
Notice
If the clearance exceeds 0.4mm, replace the valve tappet.
6. If a valve tappet moves down too far in comparison to the
others, replace the valve tappet.
7. Rotate the engine and check the remaining valve tappets.
Notice
lUnnecessary rotation of the engine will damage the valve
tappets.
lDo not rotate the engine by using the camshaft sprocket
bolt or to the opposite direction of the engine rotation.
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OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B3-103
VALVE TAPPETS
Preceding Work : Removal of camshaft
1 Valve Tappet
2 Cylinder Head
3 Oil Gallery4 Seal....................................................... Replace
5 Screw Plug
Tools Required
102 589 03 40 00 Magnetic Bar
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1B3-104 OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL
Replacement Procedure
1. Pull out the valve tappet (1).
Magnetic Bar 102 589 03 40 00
2. Remove the plug (5) and blow compressed air into the oil
gallery (3). At this time, check that the outlet bores(arrow)
at the seat of the valve tappet are clear.
3. Replace the seal (4) and tighten the plug (5).
4. Insert the new valve tappet.
Notice
Coat the valve tappet with oil.
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OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B3-105
VALVE SPRINGS CHECK
Preceding Work : Removal of valve spring
1 Valve Spring
Service Data
Outer diameter
33.1mmWire diameter
4.20mmFree length
50.0mmAt preloaded
Length Tension (new)
680 - 740N 27mmLimit
612N
2 Spring Scale
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1B3-106 OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL
VALVE SPRINGS (CYLINDER HEAD REMOVED)
Cylinder Head Removed
1 Valve Tappet
2 Valve Cotters
3 Spring Retainer
4 Valve Spring...........Check, replace if necessary
5 Cylinder Head6 Stud Bolt....................................................12Nm
7 Washer
8 Nut ..............................................Replace, 25Nm
9 Exhaust Manifold