Camshaft, Removing And Installing: Removing

NOTE:

Here, Removal And Installation At Left Cylinder Head Is Depicted In The Following Description.

-- Remove the affected camshaft timing chain from camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

-- Disconnect the connectors:

Fig 1: Identifying Connectors

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-- Remove the bolt -5- and free up the wiring harness.

-- Remove the high pressure pump. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors On Low Fuel Pressure Sensor G410 And On Fuel Metering Valve 2 N402

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-- Remove the :3242 .

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Holder 3242 Into Hole, Removal/Installation

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-- Position the :T40257 onto the :T40263 .

Fig 4: Identifying Notch -Arrow A- On T40257 Must Face Color Dash -Arrow B- On Vibration Damper

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-- Attach the :T40257 to the bolts on the vibration damper.

The notch -arrow A- on the :T40257 must face the color dash -arrow B- on the vibration damper.

NOTE:

Ignore The Semi-Round Countersink On The :T40257 .

CAUTION:

Risk Of Damaging Valves And Piston Crowns.

In the course of the following steps, the crankshaft must not stand with any piston at "Top Dead Center (TDC)".

-- Turn the crankshaft with the :T10172 with the :T10172/7 opposite the direction of engine rotation 40° out of "TDC" -arrow-.

-- Remove the :T40070 -arrows-.

Fig 5: Mounting Camshaft Locating Tool T40070 To Both Cylinder Heads

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-- Loosen and then remove the guide frame bolts in the following sequence: -24 through 1-.

Fig 6: Bearing Frame Tightening Sequence

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NOTE:

Proceed In The Same Way With Right Guide Frame.

-- Loosen and remove the guide frame carefully from the adhesive.

-- Mark the camshafts so they can be installed later and remove them.