Removing The Camshaft Cover

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Cover

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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.

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

Fig 2: Using Pliers 999 5670 To Lift Cover From Cylinder Head

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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:

Take care not to damage the sealing surfaces on the camshafts.

Fig 4: Checking For Wear On Valve Lifters

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Remove

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