Camshafts, Removing, Used Camshafts, Reinstalling On Cylinder Bank 1, Right: Removing

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Fig 1: Crankshaft Holder 3242

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-- Remove the camshaft timing chain for the intake camshaft, refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

Secure crankshaft -1- in Top Dead Center (TDC) position using Locking Pin For Crankshaft T40237.

-- Check the camshaft "TDC" position:

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Camshaft And Exhaust Camshaft

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The intake camshaft -1- must be able to be stopped with the Camshaft Adjustment Pins T40060.
The bolt -arrow- in the Camshaft Adjustment Pins T40060 must be perpendicular to the center axis of the camshaft.
The exhaust camshaft -2- must be positioned so that the groove -arrow B- runs parallel above the joint -arrow A- between the thrust bearing and the bearing cap.

-- Mount the Camshaft Fitting Tool - T40096 T40096 onto the teeth of the intake camshaft so that one arm of the clamping tool engages in one sprocket half.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Fitting Tool

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The wider arm must engage into the wider half of the sprocket.

-- Tension the tensioning tool with the thumb wheel until the tooth faces align.

-- Loop a cable tie -arrows- on the right and left around the thrust bearing and the bearing cap and tighten them.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Ties

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NOTE:

The camshafts can be removed together with the camshaft bearings with the help of the cable ties. This prevents the components from becoming interchanged with one another.

-- Remove the Camshaft Adjustment Pins T40060.

Fig 5: Identifying Camshaft Chain Sprocket Bolts

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-- Screw in two camshaft chain sprocket bolts with five turns each into the threaded openings of the camshaft as shown in the illustration.

-- Attach the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with the Counterhold - Kit - Adapters 5-9 T10172/5 to both of the bolts and turn the camshafts approximately 30° counterclockwise -arrow- until the groove -arrow A- in the camshaft points vertically towards the cylinder head sealing surfaces -arrows B-.

Fig 6: Identifying Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use With Adapter

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of causing damage to the valve.

Do not turn the camshaft further than indicated.

-- Loosen the bearing cap bolts in the following sequence: -12 to 1-.

Fig 7: Cylinder Bank 1 (Right) Bearing Cap - Loosening And Tightening Sequence

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NOTE:

Be careful of the roller rocker lever and the hydraulic adjuster when removing the camshafts.

-- Carefully remove the bearing cap with the camshafts.

CAUTION:

Never interchange the components.

Do not open the cable tie until after it is reinstalled.