Install Camshafts

1. Fit camshafts -2-  .
   1. 1.1 Insert camshafts -2-  into the camshaft bearing frame.

   Make sure that the gaps on the plain compression rings -5-  are facing up or down, never to the side.

   Make sure that the plain bearing -1-  is fitted as far as it will go against the cylinder head cover.

   Make sure that the thrust washer -6-  is inserted.

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   Positioning camshafts

2. Make sure that each camshaft bearing cover -4-  is fitted with two tensioning sleeves -3-  .

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   Tensioning sleeves in camshaft bearing covers

3. Position camshaft bearing covers -1 to 4-  .
   1. 3.1 Position camshaft bearing covers -1 to 4-  according to the marking > Identification of camshaft bearing covers 

      Make sure that the tensioning sleeves engage in the bores of the cylinder head cover.

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   Identification of camshaft bearing covers

4. Fit camshaft bearing covers -1 to 4-  .
   1. 4.1 Replace camshaft bearing cover screws -Arrows-  .
   2. 4.2 Fit new camshaft bearing cover screws -Arrows-  and tighten to > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)  .

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   Camshaft bearing covers

5. Fit tool set > T40331 - camshaft clamp  .

   Information 

   The camshaft clamp must be easy to insert and must not be fitted using a striking tool. 

   1. 5.1 Align camshafts -1-  and insert T40331/1, 4/and/5  with the inscription "A" facing away from the engine.
   2. 5.2 T40331/1,/4 and/5  must be secured using T40331/9  .
   3. 5.3 T40331/9  must be screwed in by hand.
   4. 5.4 Tighten screws on the camshaft clamps to 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)  .

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Camshaft clamps