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Component Overview

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Fig 1: Overview Of Camshafts
G09821732Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Designation Qty. Explanation
1 Cap, green 2 Replace and fit dry
2 Cover with three Torx screws (M6 x 20) and O-ring 1 Replace O-ring
3 Oil suction pump, three Torx screws (M6 x 35) and O-ring 1 Cylinder side 4-6, replace O-ring
Not shown Tandem pump, three Torx screws (M6 x 35) and O-ring 1 Cylinder side 1-3, replace O-ring
4 Torx screw, M6 x 25 2 Mount for hydraulic valve for valve lift adjustment
5 Support for hydraulic valve for valve lift adjustment 1  
6 Hydraulic valve for valve lift adjustment 1  
6a O-ring on hydraulic valve 1 Replace
7 Torx screw, M6 x 70 1  
8 Torx screw, M6 x 35 14 Cylinder side 4-6, only twelve screws (M6 x 35)
Not shown Torx screw, M6 x 40 2 Oil tank holder on camshaft housing cover 4-6
9 Cover for camshaft housing 1 Clean sealing surfaces carefully; Drei Bond 2210 sealant
10 Chain tensioner with two Torx screws 1 Replace sealing ring, observe markings
11 Guide rail with three Torx screws (M6 x 25) 1  
12 Cheese head bolt, driver and plate for exhaust sprocket 1 Replace screw, observe driver assignment (different height); contact surfaces must be free of grease and oil
13 Central screw (M12 x 130) with hexagon washer for camshaft adjusters 1 Replace screw
14 Exhaust camshaft sprocket 1 Same part, but observe left/right marking. Contact surfaces must be free of grease and oil
15 Camshaft actuator 1 Replace if you find signs of seizing on screws
16 Cheese head bolt (M5 x 10) for oil guide housing 3 Use a magnetic socket wrench
17 Oil guide housing 1 Observe different heights for cylinders 1-3 and 4-6
18 Torx screws, M6 x 30 (10.9) 12  
19 Bearing cover 6 Grease lightly for first installation (Optipit Optimal, Part No. 000.043.204.179, otherwise lubricate with oil
20 Torx screws, M6 x 30 (10.9) 6  
21 Thrust bearing cover 1 See Item 19
22 Exhaust camshaft 1
IMPORTANT: Camshaft on side 1-3 with lubrication bore for tandem pump
23 Inlet camshaft 1 Side 1-3: long shaft
Side 4-6: short shaft
24 Flat-base tappet (exhaust) 6 Do not confuse
25 Operating plunger 6 Do not confuse
26 Camshaft housing 1