Preliminary Work

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Remove the engine.
> 100119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE
Secure engine to assembly support.
> WM, 100113 SECURING ENGINE ON ASSEMBLY SUPPORT (V8 BITURBO)
Remove the relevant cylinder head cover.
The camshafts are integrated in the cylinder head covers. See Workservice information!

> WM, 158219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER
> T40331 - Camshaft clamp-1- can now be removed.

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Camshaft clamps