Camshaft: Testing and Inspection

Remove fan coupling with fan wheel, refer to Cooling System
Removing cylinder head cover, refer to Valve Cover, Service and Repair.
Removing spark plugs, refer to Powertrain Management.





Turn central screw to rotate crankshaft in normal direction of rotation until piston of first cylinder is at firing TDC.





Remove dust cover from locating bore.





Secure crankshaft in TDC position with Special Tool 11 2300.

Caution: Remove Special Tool prior to operating engine.





Note: At firing TDC, alignment bores are pointing upwards.





Fit Special Tool 11 3 240 to camshaft.

Note: Special tool 11 3 240 must be flush seated on the cylinder head.

Adjust camshaft timing if necessary, refer to Adjustments.