Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

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 O-ring for the plug if it is damaged.

-- Remove the camshaft adjuster.

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

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

CAUTION:

- Do not turn the crankshaft out of TDC.

-- Install the toothed belt and adjust valve timing. Refer to VALVE TIMING, ADJUSTING, VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT .

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	Intake Camshaft Adjuster Bolt	Tightening Specification
1	-1-	15 Nm
2	-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	Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster Bolt	Tightening Specification
1	-1-	15 Nm
2	-1-	50 Nm

Final Tightening Procedure

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

Intake Camshaft Adjuster Bolt	Additional Turn
-1-	135°

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

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Camshaft Adjuster Bolt	Additional Turn
-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.

Camshaft Adjuster Plug	Tightening Specification
-1-	20 Nm

Assembling

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Remove the camshaft positioning tool and the bolt for the crankshaft before turning the engine.