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Observe numbering of intake camshaft bearing caps from (E1) to (E6).
Intake camshaft bearing cap (E) is a thrust bearing.
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Loosen screws in the order (14) to (1).
Set all intake camshaft bearing caps neatly in the special tool 0 495 105 (11 4 480)
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