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Camshaft Bearing


Tighten bolts M 10 x 165 for camshaft bearings from inside out:
first to 30 Nm initial torque
then to 60 Nm final torque.
Tighten fastening bolts M 8 to 50 Nm.



Removal






NOTE: The rear cylinder head bolts M 10 x 165 mm (arrow) at left and right can be removed only after the camshaft bearing has been lifted.

Installation






Lubricate camshaft bearings and slide camshaft into camshaft bearings.

CAUTION: Introduce cylinder head bolts M 10 x 165 mm (arrow) at the rear camshaft bearing left and Tight before mounting the camshaft bearing.

Lubricate cylinder head bolt threads and head contact area.
Mount camshafts with camshaft bearings.
Tighten cylinder head bolts M 10 x 165 for camshaft bearings from inside out first to 30 Nm initial torque and then to 60 Nm final torque.
Tighten fastening bolts M 8 to 50 Nm.

CAUTION: The camshaft should turn easily by hand.