Intake Camshaft Adjuster, Removing And Installing: Installing

• The camshafts are secured in the "TDC point".
• The camshaft sprockets are positioned to each other.
• The crankshaft is at "TDC point".
• The guide sleeve from the camshaft adjuster must be placed on the camshaft before installing.

-- Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

-- Replace the seal for the plug if it is damaged.

-- Remove the camshaft adjuster.

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-- Replace the bolts -1 and 2- for the camshaft adjuster and install them loosely.

• The camshaft sprockets must still turn on the camshafts and may not tip.

-- Install the toothed belt and adjust valve timing. Refer to VALVE TIMING, ADJUSTING .

Pre-Tightening Procedure 

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-- Hold the intake camshaft with the :T10554  and : T10172  in the position.

-- Tighten the bolt -1- in two steps to the pre-tightening specification.

-- A second technician is needed to counterhold.

Step	Component	Tightening Specification
1	Intake camshaft adjuster bolt -1-	18 Nm
2	Intake camshaft adjuster bolt -1-	50 Nm

-- Hold the exhaust camshaft with the :T10554  and : T10172  in the position.

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-- Tighten the bolt -1- in two steps to the pre-tightening specification.

Step	Component	Tightening Specification
1	Exhaust camshaft adjuster bolt -1-	18 Nm
2	Exhaust camshaft adjuster bolt -1-	50 Nm

Final Tightening Procedure 

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-- Tighten the bolt -1- for the camshaft adjuster to the final tightening specification.

Component	Additional Turn
Intake camshaft adjuster bolt -1-	135°

-- Tighten the bolt for the exhaust camshaft adjuster -1- to the final tightening specification.

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Component	Additional Turn
Exhaust camshaft adjuster bolt -1-	135°

-- Hold the intake camshaft with the :T10554  and : T10172  in the position.

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-- Install the plug -1- and tighten to the tightening specification.

Component	Tightening Specification
Camshaft adjuster plug -1-	20 Nm

Assembling 

Assembly is performed in reverse order.