CITROEN SM - Engine Assembly: Camshaft and Crankshaft Timing; Camshaft and Pushrod Installation; Crankshaft and Timing Chain Setup

20 SM VEHICLES
OVERHAULING AN ENGINE
S 100-3
ASSEMBLY Contd,
Contd.
Fit the capsules chosen in their respective
places.
- Fit the pushrods;
Fit the camshafts
Tighten the bearing caps : 26-28 mAN
(2o6-2*8 m.kg> 18.8-20,3 ft/lbs)
Turn the camshafts until the marks "a " and "b
are in line.
- Bring cylinder No. 1 to TDC
Mark " 0 ” on intermediate shaft, visible in timing chain passage (straight edge support 1754-T
and gauge 2437-T).
- Put the timing chain in position on the intermediate shaft (using wire) : the upper end of the chain
should stand proud of the housing by approx0 200mmc