1. Use the special tool (1903018) to turn the crankshaft counterclockwise as seen from the distribution side.
This corresponds to the direction of rotation of the engine.
2. Position cylinders 1 and 6 at top dead center (TDC marking on vibration damper).
– Do not use valve setting marks 1/6 for this procedure.
– The TDC mark can also be read on the flywheel.
Repeat this procedure for cylinders 2/5 and 3/4, each time rotating the vibration damper 120 degrees (310 mm [12.2 in]).
– By turning the crankshaft 120° (310 mm [12.2 in]) clockwise as seen from the vibration damper side, cylinders 2 and 5 are in TDC position.
– By turning the crankshaft another 120° clockwise (310 mm [12.2 in]), cylinders 3 and 4 are in TDC position.
There is no marking on the vibration damper for the TDC position of cylinders 2/5 and 3/4.
