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Originally Posted by leathermang
The MB FSM specifically FORBIDS using the Power Steering Nut to rotate the engine because that PS pump shaft is Tapered.... threads in the archive describe the problems over torquing can cause.... and turning the engine over is by definition too much torque.
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What exact section of FSM says that? I recall reading same statement before, but never could find anything in on-line manual. I would like to read where it specifically says that PS nut should not be used as well as what the torque for the nut should be.
The section on valve adjustment says:
I found a section in my paper 107 manual that says torque for the PS pulley nut should be 50Nm (~37ft.lb). Wonder what torque it takes to rotate engine against compression? (I would check, but no clearance for torque wrench)
I am interested, because I usually jog engine to somewhere near proper position, but use PS nut to position more accurately. Taking glow plugs out on a 300D just for valve adjustment, is not an option (for me!)
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Graham
85 300D
,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5