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Timing Cover: Service and Repair


Cover, removing and installing





1. Cable guide
2. 8 Nm
3. Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2-G163
^ For exhaust camshaft
^ Mark connector and component before pulling connector off
4. Chain tensioner, 40 Nm
^ For camshaft roller chain, Refer to The Cylinder Head, Service and Repair, Cylinder Head, Servicing see item 11
^ Turn engine over only when chain tensioner is installed
5. Seal
^ Replace if damaged or leaking
6. Cover
^ Can be removed and installed with cylinder head fitted
^ Coat sealing surfaces with sealing compound AMV 188 001 02
^ With O-ring for sealing oil passage, item 14
7. 8 Nm
^ First tighten securing bolts (item 9) to 23 Nm
8. Seal
^ Replace if damaged or leaking
^ Installing, Refer to Fig 1
9. 23 Nm
10. Bracket
^ For wiring harness
11. Thermostat housing
12. Seal
^ Replace
13. Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40
^ For intake camshaft
^ Mark connector and component before pulling connector off.
^ Checking:
Refer to Powertrain Management
14. O-ring
^ For oil channel seal
^ Replace
^ Lubricate before installing





Fig. 1 Installing seals for cover
Special tools and equipment
^ 3378 Puller sleeve
^ 3253/6 Puller sleeve from fitting device 3253

Installing

Note: Do not oil seal.

- Position seal in cover -1- using puller sleeve 3378 and pull in flush using puller sleeve 3253/6 from fitting device 3253.