Removing Camshafts

Information 

• During removal, note the installation position and allocation of the camshafts and bearing covers on a sheet of paper in such a way that they cannot be mixed up. 
• Protect camshafts and bearing covers from dirt and place the components on a clean surface according to installation position. 

1. Remove camshafts.
   1. 1.1. Loosen screws -11-  and -15-  slowly and evenly, one after the other from the outside in.
   2. 1.2. Remove mounting saddle -8-  and bearing cover -10-  .
   3. 1.3. Remove camshafts and place them on a clean, soft surface.
      Fig 1: Identifying Camshafts, Valve Drive, Cylinders 1 - 3, Mounting Saddle, Screws

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