- Remove any LOCTITE residues from the screws
fixing the camshaft retaining bracket using a
brush.
- Apply the recommended product to the fixing
screws and tighten to the prescribed torque.
Recommended products
Loctite 243 Medium strength threadlock
Loctite 243 medium-strength threadlock
- Insert the camshaft retain bracket with visible countersinks and tighten the 3 fastening screws to the
prescribed torque, being careful not to damage the inside hexagon.
Locking torques (N*m)
Camshaft retaining bracket screws: 4 ÷ 6
- Install the intermediate gear with torque limiter,
the flywheel and its cover, as described in Chapter
"Flywheel and start-up system", and in Chapter
"Flywheel cover".
N.B.
FOR MORE CONVENIENCE, INSTALL THE
FLYWHEEL COVER WITHOUT THE COOLING
SYSTEM SLEEVES.
- Using the TORX wrench, remove the timing
check cap.
- Insert the belt on the camshaft control timing rim.
- Insert the timing rim on the camshaft checking
that the references are aligned.
N.B.
DURING THE STROKE CHECK, KEEP THE
BELT TENSIONED BY PRESSING ON THE
TIGHTENER COMPARTMENT SIDE.
Engine MP3 400 i.e.
ENG - 72