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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Camshaft: Removal - Refitting
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II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
a Mark the position of the camshaft bearings.
a Remove:
-the camshaft bearings bolts (21) ,
-the camshaft bearings,
-the camshaft,
-the timing end camshaft seal.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a parts always to be replaced: Rocker cover gas-
ket (10,02,01,12).
a parts always to be replaced: Camshaft seal on ti-
ming end (10,02,02,02).
a parts always to be replaced: Camshaft timing
sprocket nut (10,02,02,18).
a Using ABRASIVE PADS clean the load-bearing sur-
faces of the camshaft bearings.
a Use SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and ingredients for the repairwork) to clean and
degrease:
- the bearing faces of the camshaft bearings on the
cylinder head,
- the bearing faces of the camshaft bearings on the
camshaft bearings,
- the rocker cover seal housing in the rocker cover,
- the rocker cover joint face on the cylinder head.
a Apply four beads (22) of RESIN ADHESIVE (see
Vehicle: Parts and ingredients for the repai-
rwork) (04B, Consumables - Products) 7 mm in dia-
meter on the cylinder head.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a Position the camshaft by positioning the timing end
camshaft groove vertically.
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WARNING
To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces
must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any fin-
ger marks).
WARNING
Applying excess sealant could cause it to be
squeezed out when parts are tightened. A mix-
ture of sealant and fluid could damage certain
components (engine, radiator, etc.).
WARNING
Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium,
any damage caused to the joint face will result in
a risk of leaks.
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