Removing the camshaft cover and cylinder head

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 999 5454

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Remove

Install 2 tools 9995454 . Leave a 2-3 mm gap to the camshaft cover.

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

The screws holding the camshaft cover to the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers Installed At 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Seal Removal

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Carefully press out the front and rear camshaft seals.

NOTE:

Be very careful so that the sealing faces on the camshafts are not damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Valve Lifters Marked Positions

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Remove

Lift out the valve lifters. Use a magnet or a suction cup.

NOTE:

Mark up and position the lifters so that their original positions can be established.

Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Loosening Sequence

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Remove the screws holding the cylinder head on the cylinder block. Start at the sides and work alternately towards the center.

Get help to lift off the cylinder head.

NOTE:

Work very carefully to avoid damaging the contact faces.