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Camshaft Bearing







Install bearing shell 2 and 4 and tighten new bolts alternately and diagonally to: 8 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)
Install bearing caps 5, 1 and 3 and also tighten new screws to: 8 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)

Check radial clearance with plastigage
Wear limit: 0.11 mm
Run-out: max. 0.04 mm

Checking camshaft axial clearance
Measure with hydraulic lifters removed and with first, third and last bearing caps installed.
Wear limit: max. 0.15 mm