Installing Actuator For Camshaft Control

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Always replace seals and O-rings.
Coat all O-rings and sealing surfaces with a light coating of Vaseline to prevent damage to the O-rings.
Lubricate all bearing locations with a light coating of engine oil (unless a different procedure is specified).

Grease new sealing ring -1- on actuator for camshaft control with the prescribed lubricant.

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Sealing ring on actuator for camshaft control
Install actuator for camshaft control -1- .
Fit and tighten new aluminium screws -3- .

Tightening torque: > Tightening torque 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) + 0.5 Nm (0.3 ftlb.)

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Actuator for camshaft control

Install heat shield -1- on actuator for camshaft control.
Fit and tighten screws -2- .
Tightening torque: > Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

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Heat shield on actuator for camshaft control