Camshaft cover, installing

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Camshaft Cover And Cylinder Head

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Lubricate the camshaft lobes, the camshaft bearing surfaces and the top of 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 using the press tools.

Install all screws and tighten from the middle and out towards the edges. Tighten with 17 Nm .

Remove the press tools.

Install the spark plugs. Tighten to 30 Nm .