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Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods: Service and Repair






Valvetrain Overview





1 Bolt

50 Nm + 180° (1/2) additional turn.

Replace

Use retainer (3036) to loosen and tighten.

2 Camshaft Sprocket

Use retainer (3036) to loosen and tighten bolt.

3 Seal

Replacing, refer to => [ Exhaust Camshaft Seal ] Service and Repair.

4 Cylinder Head

5 Valve Guide

Checking, refer to => [ Valve Guide, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

6 Valve Stem Seal

Replacing, refer to => [ Valve Stem Seals ] Service and Repair.

7 Valve Spring

8 Valve Spring Seat

9 Valve Retainer

10 Hydraulic Adjusting Elements

Do not interchange

Lubricate contact surface

11 Woodruff Key

Check key for secure seating.

12 Exhaust Camshaft

Check the radial clearance using Plastigage (roller rocker levers removed) wear limit: 0.1 mm

Runout: maximum 0.035 mm

13 Guide Frame

With integrated camshaft bearings.

Clean the sealing surface, reworking is not permitted.

Remove the old sealant residue.

14 Bolt

8 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Replace

15 Camshaft Adjuster

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.

16 Bolt

20 Nm + 45° (1/8) additional turn

Replace

Use the camshaft clamp (T10252) to loosen and tighten.

17 Intake Camshaft

Checking radial clearance with Plastigage, wear limit: 0.1 mm

Runout: maximum 0.035 mm

18 Chain Tensioner

Before removing, secure using locking pin (T10115).

19 Drive Chain

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.

Check for wear

20 Bolt

10 Nm

21 Bolt

10 Nm

22 Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (G40)

23 Exhaust Valve

Do not grind, only lapping is permitted.

Valve dimensions, refer to => [ Valve Dimensions ] [1][2]Specifications.

Check valve guides, refer to => [ Valve Guide, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

24 Intake Valve

Do not grind, only lapping is permitted.

Valve dimensions, refer to => [ Valve Dimensions ] [1][2]Specifications.

Check valve guides, refer to => [ Valve Guide, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

25 Sealing Cap

Replace

Removal: insert a screwdriver into the center of the cap and pry out.

Installation: do not use sealant, press in 1 to 2 mm using thrust piece (3334).