Continuation for Both Cylinder Banks:

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-- Position the :T40272 onto the :T40263 .

-- Attach the adapter to the bolts on the vibration damper.

The semi-round countersink -arrow A- on the :T40272 must face the semi-round countersink -arrow B- on the vibration damper.

NOTE:

Ignore the notch on the :T40272 .

-- Turn the crankshaft to "TDC" in direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- If necessary, turn the crankshaft slightly back and forth to insert the :T40264/3 by hand into the vibration damper opening and all the way into the cylinder block.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Install the vacuum pipe adjusting element for the turbocharger. Refer to OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER .

-- Install right coolant pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - COOLANT PIPES .

-- Position the camshaft timing chain on the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

-- Install the high pressure pipe. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Install the ignition coils. Refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging valves and piston heads after working on valve train.

The motor must not be started for about 30 minutes after installing camshafts because the hydraulic equalization elements must seat themselves.
To ensure valves do not strike pistons when starting, carefully rotate engine at least two full revolutions.