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Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods: Testing and Inspection




Valve timing, checking
Special tools, equipment, test and inspection devices; required accessories





- 3268 Camshaft guide





- T10029 Assembly tool

Test sequence





- Remove right sound damping tray: Refer to Body and Frame.
- Remove valve cover.
- Using the mounting bolt for the vibration damper, align the crankshaft with the TDC cyl. 1 position -arrow- by turning in the direction of rotation of the engine.





- If TDC cyl. 1 position is correct, it will be possible to see a slot -arrow- on the sprockets of the intermediate shaft.

Note: This condition is only reached in every second TDC position.

- If the groove cannot be seen:
- Turn the crankshaft one turn further in the direction of rotation of the engine.





- It must be possible to insert camshaft guide 3268 into both shaft slots.