Camshafts, removing and installing: Installing

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Oil camshaft running faces.

Fig 1: Camshaft Sprocket Recesses & Markings On Cover Pointing Toward Vibration Damper Side

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NOTE:

During camshaft installation, the camshaft sprocket recesses - arrows - must point upward.
Make sure that during bearing cover installation the markings on the covers are visible from the exhaust side of the cylinder head, and that the - arrows - point in the direction of the vibration damper side.

Camshaft, cylinder row 1, 3 and 5

Tighten bearing covers 3 and 5 in an alternating and crosswise pattern and then finish tightening to 20 Nm.
Install bearing covers 1 and 7 and also tighten to 20 Nm.

Camshaft, cylinder row 2, 4 and 6

Tighten bearing covers 2 and 6 in an alternating and crosswise pattern and then finish tightening to 20 Nm.
Install bearing cover 4 and also tighten to 20 Nm.
Clean camshaft gear cover at sealing surfaces and at cylinder head.

Fig 2: Preparing Cylinder Head Gasket For Installation

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Clean old sealant from 3 mm bores in cylinder head gasket.

NOTE:

With the cylinder head installed, the bores in the cylinder head gasket are only partially visible.

Install camshaft sprockets with camshaft roller chain, refer to Valve timing, setting (Installing timing chains) , adjust timing.
Fill 3 mm bores in cylinder head gasket with Sealant AMV 188 001 02 .
Coat cover sealing surface with Sealant AMV 188 001 02 .

NOTE:

Make sure that the oil duct sealing O-ring is seated in the cover.

Install cover, start all fastening screws and lightly tighten by hand.
Tighten M8 fastening screws to 25 Nm, then tighten M6 fastening screws to 10 Nm.
Install camshaft roller chain tensioner and tighten to 30 Nm.

NOTE:

After installing new valve lifters, do not start the engine until after about 30 minutes. Hydraulic balancing elements must become properly seated (otherwise, valves will make contact with the piston).