Removing the camshaft cover

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Cover And Variable Valve Timing Unit Control Valve

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Remove

Install tool 9995454 (2 pcs.) with 2-3 mm gap to the camshaft cover.

Ensure that the screw in the spark plug well is fully tightened.

Remove all the screws securing the camshaft cover to the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Cover, Pliers & Stop Lugs

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Use pliers 9995670 to lift the cover from the cylinder head.

Install the pliers at the stop lugs. Start with cylinder 1 and work alternately backward.

Slacken off the wing nuts approximately 2 turns. Repeat the procedure with the pliers.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Seal Removal

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Carefully press the camshaft seals free.

NOTE:

Be very careful to not damage the sealing surfaces on the camshafts.

Fig 4: Identifying Valve Lifters Marked Positions

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Remove

Lift out the tappets. Mark up the tappets so that the original positions can be established.