Installing The Camshaft Covers

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Camshaft Cover/Cylinder Head

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Lubricate the camshaft lobes, the camshaft bearing surfaces and the valve lifters.

Install the camshaft cover.

Install press tool 9995454 (2x).

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

Install all the screws and tighten.

Install the variable valve timing solenoid with a new gasket.

Remove the press tools.

Install the spark plugs. Tighten to 30 Nm .