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In this position, the marking on the camshaft / camshaft
bearing cap (arrow) must also be aligned.
5. Install the guide pulley (12).
Tightening Torque 23 Nm
6. Attach the tensioning lever (7) to the spring (15) and install.
7. Replace the gasket and install the cylinder head cover.
Tightening Torque 10 Nm
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1B3-156 OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL
TIMING CASE COVER GUIDE RAIL
Preceding Work : Removal of cylinder head cover
1 Bearing Pin
2 Bearing Pin
3 Guide Rail
4 Oil Pump Chain5 Crankshaft
6 Spring
7 Bushing
8 Tensioning Lever
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Removal Procedure
1. Pull out the tensioning lever (8) together with the spring (6)
and guide rail (3) far enough until the tensioning lever has
moved passed the oil pump chain (4) and is resting against
the crankshaft (5)
2. Pull the tensioning lever (8) off the bearing pin (2) and
carefully remove the spring (6). Remove the tensioning lever
(8) together with the spring (6) and bushing (7).
3. Remove the guide rail (3).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the guide rail (3). Attach the spring (6) to the guide
rail and to the tensioning lever (8).
Notice
Ensure that the spring is correctly located in the guide rail
(arrow).
2. Push the guide rail, spring, bushing and tensioning lever
together onto the bearing pin (1, 2).
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1B3-158 OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL
CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
Preceding Work : Removal of oil pan
Removal of timing case cover
1 12-Sided Stretch Bolt (M11) .. Check, 25Nm + 90°
2 Washer
3 Camshaft Sprocket
4 Timing Chain
5 Bearing Pin
6 Bearing Pin
7 Oil Pump
8 Oil Pump Sprocket
9 Oil Pump Chain
10 Washer11 Bolt............................................................25Nm
12 Crankshaft Sprocket
13 Crankshaft
15 Key
16 Guide Rail
17 Spring
18 Bushing
19 Tensioning Lever
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Special Tools
116 589 07 15 00 Drift
102 589 05 33 00 Puller
Removal Procedure
1. Pull out the tensioning lever (19) together with the spring
(17) and guide rail (16) far enough until the tensioning lever
has passed the oil pump chain (9) and is resting against
the crankshaft (13).
2. Pull out tensioning lever (19), spring (17) and bushing (18)
from the bearing pin (6).
3. Pull out the guide rail (16).
4. Remove the bolt(11) and then remove the washer (10), oil
pump chin (9) and sprocket (8).
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10. Remove the crankshaft sprocket (12) by using a puller
(20).
Puller 102 589 05 33 00
5. Place alignment marks (arrow) on the timing chain (4) and
crankshaft sprocket (12).
6. Remove the woodruff key(15).
7. Place alignment marks (arrow) on the timing chain (4) and
camshaft sprocket (3).
8. Remove the chain tensioner.
9. Remove the bolt (1) and then remove the washer (2) and
camshaft sprocket (3).
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OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B3-161
Installation Procedure
1. Put the same alignment mark on the new crankshaft
sprocket as in the old sprocket.
Notice
Check the timing chain, camshaft sprocket, injection pump
timing sprocket, oil pump chain and oil pump sprocket for
wear and replace if necessary.
2. Install the new crankshaft sprocket (12) by using a drift (21).
Notice
Align the groove of sprocket and woodruff key (arrow)
exactly.
Drift 116 589 07 15 00
3. Fit the timing chain (4) on the crankshaft sprocket (12).
Notice
Align the alignment marks (arrow) on the chain and sprocket.
4. Install the camshaft sprocket (3).
Tightening Torque 25 Nm + 90°
Notice
Pay attention on the alignment marks and dowel pin (arrow).
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Notice
If the max. length ‘L’ of the stretch bolt exceeds 53.6mm,
replace it.
5. Fit the oil pump chain (9) on the crankshaft sprocket (12)
and insert the oil pump sprocket (8) into the oil pump chain
and then install it on the oil pump.
Notice
The curved side of the oil pump sprocket should face the
oil pump.
6. Insert the woodruff key (15).
7. Install the guide rail (16). Attach the spring (17) to guide rail
and to tensioning lever together onto the bearing pins (5,6).
Notice
Ensure that the spring is correctly located in the guide rail
(arrow).