Removing Camshafts

Information 

The procedure for removing and installing is described for one side as an example. The procedure for the other side is almost identical.

Information 

• The housings are marked E for intake camshaft and A for outlet camshaft. The housings are numbered consecutively by cylinder. 
• The bearing covers are seated very securely in the cylinder head cover because of a dowel sleeve. Carefully jiggle free using a pliers if necessary. Place on a marked, clean surface. 
• The bearing covers are allocated to the respective cylinder head cover by a three-digit number. On the cylinder head cover, the last three digits of the clear text marking are relevant for the matching allocation. 

1. Remove intake camshaft -1-  and outlet camshaft -2-  .
   1. 1.1 Loosen and unscrew screws -3-  slowly and uniformly, one after the other from the outside in.
   2. 1.2 Remove bearing covers -4-  .
      1. 1.2.1 Place bearing covers -4-  on a marked, clean surface.
      2. 1.2.2 Remove axial bearing washers.
   3. 1.3 Remove camshaft -1 and 2-  and place on a marked, clean surface.

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

   Camshafts