Camshaft Bearing

Oil camshaft contact surfaces.

Note: Alignment bushings for bearing caps and hydraulic chain tensioner must be installed cylinder head.
When installing bearing caps, verify markings cap is readable from intake side of cylinder head.

Tighten hydraulic chain tensioner (pay attention to alignment bushings).






Tighten bearing caps -2- and -4- of intake and exhaust camshafts in alternating diagonal sequence (pay attention to alignment bushings
Install both bearing caps on chain sprockets intake and exhaust camshafts.

Verify correct position of both camshafts.






Both camshaft markings must align with arrows on bearing caps (arrows).






The distance between the two arrows/paint markings is equivalent to 16 drive chain rollers.
The notch on exhaust camshaft is slightly offset inward toward drive chain roller -1-.

Remove 3366 bracket-tensioner.






Lightly coat hatched surface of double bearing cap with sealant D 454 300 A2 and install bearing cap (pay attention to alignment bushings).

CAUTION! Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with your Parts department for the latest information.

Install remaining bearing caps (pay attention to alignment bushings).