Mounting bearing strip

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Pre-install special tool 11 4 462 on cylinder no. 2.

Insert special tool 11 4 463 in screw connection of cylinder head cover.

IMPORTANT: Special tool 11 4 463 is a special screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Rocker Arms And Spindle Nut With Special Tools (11 4 463 And 11 4 462)

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Press down rocker arms (3) on cylinder no. 2 with spindle nut (2) of special tool 11 4 462.

Installation:

Before mounting the exhaust camshaft on the correct cam follower seat (1), pay attention to the hydraulic valve clearance adjustment element and the valve.

Refer to removing and installing/replacing all CAM FOLLOWERS .

Fig 2: Identifying Cam Follower Seat

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Position lower bearing strip (1) with exhaust camshaft (2) on rocker arms.

Align exhaust camshaft (2).

Cylinder nos. 2 and 4 are at valve overlap.

Cams (3) on cylinder no. 1 point upwards at an angle.

Part number (4) on mounting flats of exhaust camshaft (2) points upwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Cams, Part Number On Exhaust Camshaft And Bearing Strip

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IMPORTANT: There must be no adhesive residues in the cylinder head tapped holes.