11.35
Camshaft, camshaft sprocket,
camshaft bearing cap
Removing and installing camshaft sprockets
For enhanced clarity some of the illustrations show
the components with the powertrain cradle removed
– Swivel out powertrain cradle (
a
11.12)
– Remove cylinder head cover (
a
11.34)
– Lock engine at TDC (
a
11.14)
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Note:
As the round cover plate can rotate against the cam-
shaft sprocket when installed, the TDC mark should
always be made on the sprocket itself - not the cov-
er plate. The camshaft sprockets are identical.
•
Use a coloured marker to mark TDC (arrow) on
the inlet camshaft's sprocket
– Remove chain tensioner (
a
11.33)
– Remove guide rail (
a
11.38)
L
Note:
The camshaft sprocket is secured with locking com-
pound!
•
Undo the camshaft sprocket
attachments (arrows)
•
Remove camshaft sprockets
L
Note:
Make sure that the timing chain does not drop into
the housing. Use a retainer to keep timing chain ten-
sioned at all times!
•
Secure the timing chain to prevent it from falling
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