Tightening the VANOS central valve of the intake adjuster

To tighten VANOS central valve (1), use reversible ratchet (2) from special tool 0 496 855 with special tool 2 450 487.

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Tighten the VANOS central valve (1) of the intake adjuster.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

VANOS central valve to camshaft
M21 VANOS central valve on the thread and on the contact surface must be coated with engine oil.	1. Joining torque 2. tightening torque	50 Nm 140 Nm
M22 VANOS central valve on the thread and on the contact surface must be coated with engine oil.	1. Joining torque 2. tightening torque	50 Nm 140 Nm

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