Removing the intake camshaft (cylinder head removed)
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .
- Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
- Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
- Close off line connections with seal plugs.
- Pay attention to the numbering on the intake camshaft bearing cap.
The intake camshaft bearing caps are numbered from (E1) to (E6) and are stored according to their numbering in the special tool 0 495 105 (11 4 480) .
The intake camshaft bearing cap (E) is a thrust bearing.
- Release screws in the right sequence (14) till (1) in semi circle pattern.
- Set all intake camshaft bearing caps neatly in the special tool 0 495 105 (11 4 480) .
- Pull out and remove intake camshaft (1)
from above.