11 34 004 Adjust valve clearance (W20)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove bucket tappets (1) by means of a magnet (2).

Set down bucket tappets on special tool 11 4 480 in a tidy and orderly fashion.

Fig 1: Removing Bucket Tappets With Magnet

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Compensating plate (1) is removed with the magnet.

Fig 2: Identifying Compensating Plate

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Remove compensating plate (2) with a magnet (3) from the bucket tappet (1).

Installation note:

Determine compensating plate (2) according to ID code.

Fig 3: Identifying Bucket Tappet, Compensating Plate And Magnet

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Insert compensating plate (1) on the valve head (2) with the ID code facing up.

Position set bucket tappet over valve head.

Fig 4: Identifying Compensating Plate And Valve Head

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Assemble engine.

Check VALVE CLEARANCE and adjust if necessary.