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1 -
Bolt
65 Nm (48 ft lb)Use 3036 retainer when loosening or
tightening
2 -
Camshaft gear For exhaust camshaftVerify correct installation position: thin rib
of camshaft gear points forward and TDC
Cyl. 1 marking is visible from front Page 15
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3 -
Oil seal
For exhaust camshaftAlways replace Page 15
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4 -
Cylinder head
Note Page 15
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Check valve guides, reface valve seats
Page 15
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Bearing cap bushings must be installed in
cylinder head Seal contact surfaces Page 15
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3
and Fig. 4

Reface valve seats Page 15
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5 -
Valve guide
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6 -
Valve stem oil seal
Replace Page 15
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7 -
Valve spring
Removing and installing Page 15
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8 -
Valve spring retainer
9 -
Valve keeper
10 -
Hydraulic valve lifter
Check Page 15
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Removing and installing Page 15
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Do not interchangeWhen removed, store with contact surfaces
facing down Before installing, check axial play in
camshafts Page 15
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Oil contact surface
11 -
Intake camshaft Using Plastigage check radial play (valve
lifters removed)
Wear range: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Max. run-out: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.)Axial play, checking Page 15
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Intake valve
Do not reface by grinding; only hand
lapping is allowed Valve dimensions Page 15
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, Fig. 1
Checking valve guides Page 15
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Refacing valve seats Page 15
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Oil seal
For intake camshaftReplacing Page 15
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25 -
Shutter wheel for Camshaft Position
(CMP) sensor -G40-
Note position: insert lug in camshaft notch
26 -
Washer ConicalNote position
27 -
Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
28 -
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-
housing
29 -
Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
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- Remove 3366 bracket-tensioner.

CAUTION!
Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with
your Parts department for the latest information. - Lightly coat hatched surface of double bearing cap with sealant D 454
300 A2 and install bearing cap (pay attention to alignment bushings).
- Install remaining bearing caps (pay attention to alignment bushings).
- Replace oil seals for intake and exhaust camshafts Page 15
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.

- Install camshaft gear.
Note position: thin rib of camshaft gear points outward (arrows) and
TDC Cyl. 1 marking is visible from the front.
- Using 3036 retainer, install camshaft gear retaining bolt.
- Install Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40- Page 15
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.
- Install cylinder head cover Page 15
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Hydraulic valve lifters, checking


Special tools and equipment

Feeler gauge
Wood or plastic wedge

Note:
Hydraulic valve lifters cannot be serviced.
Irregular valve noise when starting engine is
normal.

- Start engine and let run until coolant
temperature reaches at least 80 C (176 F).

- Increase RPM to 2500 for about 2 minutes; if
necessary test drive vehicle.

Note:
If irregular valve noises disappear but then
reappear during drive, replace oil retaining valve.
Oil retaining valve is located in oil filter bracket
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If hydraulic valve lifters are still loud, locate faulty
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