Cylinder Bank 2 (Left) Camshaft Housing, Removing And Installing: Installing

• Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
• Replace the seal after removal.
• The hydraulic lifters and roller rocker lever are inserted.

When only one camshaft housing is removed the "TDC" position of the camshaft must be checked when the camshaft housing is installed.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and the plug -2-.

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• The exhaust camshafts -1- have an asymmetrically arranged pair of grooves -arrows-. In the "TDC" position, the asymmetrically arranged pair of grooves must be above the conceived horizontal center line as shown. If necessary turn the crankshaft an additional turn.
• The crankshaft is locked using the Bolt - Camshaft Clamp :T40264/3  or Crankshaft Locking Pin :T40069  at "TDC" point.
• The Camshaft Positioning Tool :T40331/1  is tightened on the left camshaft housing.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the camshaft housing -1- and cylinder head using a rotating plastic brush.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

-- Lubricate the running surfaces of both camshafts.

• Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.
  Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2.5 mm).

-- Check if the check valve -5- is inserted.

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-- Insert the seal -4-.

-- Apply sealant beads -1, 2 and 3- on the clean sealing surfaces of the camshaft housings.

• Sealant bead thickness 3.0 mm
• Install the camshaft housing within five minutes of applying the sealant.

Procedure, if the Engine is Removed Due to Preliminary Work.

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-- Position the camshaft housing -1- on the cylinder head but do not press on the sealant beads yet.

• The sealant must not get into the threaded holes.

-- Insert the Locating Pins :T40116  into the camshaft housing and cylinder head.

Procedure, if the engine is NOT removed due to preliminary work.

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Depending on the model, preliminary work may be required. Refer to CAMSHAFT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Position the camshaft housing -1- on the cylinder head but do not press on the sealant beads yet.

• The sealant must not get into the threaded holes.

-- Insert the Locating Pins :T40116  into the front camshaft housing and cylinder head.

-- Insert the Camshaft Adjustment Pins :T40060  into the rear camshaft housing and cylinder head.

Continuation:

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-- Next install all bolts for the camshaft housing by hand and then tighten.

-- Remove the Locating Pins :T40116  with the Injector/Combustion Chamber Seal Tool Set - Sliding Hammer :T10133/3  .

-- If necessary remove the Camshaft Adjustment Pins :T40060  using pliers.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Insert the lower section of the noise insulation.

-- Install the fuel injectors. Refer to FUEL INJECTORS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Position the camshaft timing chain (adjust the valve timing). Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

-- Install the crankcase ventilation module. Refer to CRANKCASE VENTILATION MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

There may be additional procedures depending on the model. Refer to CAMSHAFT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .