Installing The Camshaft Covers

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Fig 1: Camshaft Covers

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Lubricate the camshaft lobes, the camshaft bearing surfaces and the tappets.

Install the camshaft cover.

Install press tool 9995454 (2x).

Tighten the camshaft cover screws alternately, keeping it parallel to the cylinder head using the press tools.

Install all the screws. Tighten the screws from the middle and outwards.

Remove the press tool 999 5454

Install

the variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid. Use a new gasket
the spark plugs. Tighten to 30 Nm .
the plugs for the test holes. Tighten to 20 Nm
the crankcase ventilation hose to the top of the camshaft cover
the ignition coils according to the earlier marking
the ground terminals between the ignition coils.