Install Camshafts

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Fit camshafts -2- .

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

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

Position camshaft bearing covers -1 to 4- .

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

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
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