Installing Cover For Camshaft Housing

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CAUTION: Ingress of dirt

Danger of material damage due to blocked oil bores/oil ducts.

→ Absolute cleanliness is essential when working on the engine.

→ Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and make sure to cover them.

→ Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165 on the engine assembly support.

Information

Only use Drei Bond, type 2210 sealant.

Carefully apply a uniform bead of sealant approximately 1 mm wide to the camshaft housing cover.

Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Camshaft Housing Cover
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Fit camshaft housing cover.
1. 2.1. Fit cover and secure with four M6 x 35 screws (tighten screws slightly).
  Information
  
  For all lubrication points, use Kluber Syntheso Glep (Part No. 000.043.204.68).
2. 2.2. Insert solenoid hydraulic valve with a new O-ring on the cylinder head and fit holder using two Torx screws (M6 x 25).
3. 2.3. Fit the remaining Torx screws evenly.
  1. 2.3.1. Cylinder bank 1-3: ten M6 x 35 screws and one M6 x 75 screw.
  2. 2.3.2. Cylinder bank 4-6: two M6 x 40 screws (oil tank holder), eight M6 x 35 screws and one M6 x 75 screw.
4. 2.4. Tighten all screws -1- in diagonally opposite sequence from the inside out. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Housing Cover Screws
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Install camshaft actuator lid with a new O-ring. Fit three Torx screws (M6 x 20) and one cable holder for oxygen sensors. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)
Install oil suction pump or tandem pump with new O-rings. Coat O-rings with Kluber grease.
1. 4.1. Tandem pump, side 1-3: fit pump with three Torx screws (M6 x 35) and cable holder for exhaust temperature sensor and tighten screws. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb)
2. 4.2. Oil suction pump, cylinder bank 4-6: fit pump with three Torx screws (M6 x 35) and tighten screws. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)
Fit two new lids (do not grease).
1. 5.1. Carefully tap covers onto the camshaft housing using a plastic hammer.