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Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster Installation

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Special Tools 

  1. Install the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster (2).
    Fig 1: Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster
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  2. Mind the camshaft pin (1), the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster does fit in only one position.
  3. Install and handtighten a NEW exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster bolt (3).
  4. Install the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster (1).
    Fig 2: Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster
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  5. Mind the camshaft pin (2), the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster does fit in only one position.
  6. Install and handtighten a NEW intake camshaft position actuator adjuster bolt (3).
  7. Install the EN-51148  holding tool (1) to camshafts and to the cylinder head.
    Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Holder Bolts
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    1. Turn the camshafts at the camshaft position actuator adjuster bolts (5, 6) until the EN-51148  holding tool fits.
    2. Tighten the bolt (3) in the middle.
    3. Tighten the 2 outer bolts (2, 4).
  8. Tighten the camshaft position actuator adjuster bolts (5, 6) in 2 passes:
    1. First pass to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
    2. Final pass to an additional 120 - 135 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.