Cylinder Bank 1 (Right) 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. (Shown on the cylinder bank 2 exhaust camshaft.)
• 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 right 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).

-- Position the seal -4-.

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-- 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.

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

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• The sealant must not get into the threaded holes.

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

-- 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  .

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

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