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Removal and Replacement



Remove/Install Camshafts

Shown On Engine 112:







Remove
1 Remove cylinder head covers
- Air cleaner mounted on vehicle.
- Air cleaner positioned at engine side.

2 Position piston of cylinder 1 at 40 degrees after TDC

NOTE:
- Rotate engine at crankshaft in direction of rotation until 40 degrees marking on belt pulley/vibration damper is aligned with marking on timing case cover. The grooves on the camshafts must be pointing toward the inner V.
- Engine must not be rotated backwards.

3 Remove chain tensioner (2)
4 Remove camshaft Hall sensor (1)
5 Detach camshaft sprocket, take off

NOTE: Tie together camshaft sprocket and timing chain with cable strap (5).

6 Detach camshaft bearing bridge (4)

NOTE: Observe slackening diagram!

7 Remove camshaft

Install
8 Install camshaft

NOTE:
- Pay attention to camshaft marking when installing camshaft.
- See Camshaft code number and assignment.
- Oil the bearing surfaces!
- Camshafts must not be replaced individually for tolerance reasons.

- Pay attention to the correct position of the cap on the front end of the camshaft.

9 Attach camshaft bearing bridge (4)

NOTE: Observe tightening diagram.

10 Rotate camshaft into basic position
11 Fit on camshaft sprocket

NOTE: Take off cable strap (5)!

12 Install camshaft Hall sensor (1)
13 Install chain tensioner (2)
14 Check timing of engine
15 Install cylinder head covers
- Air cleaner mounted on vehicle.
- Air cleaner positioned at engine side.