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Installation
8. Clean all relevant parts and mating faces.
1. Fit the new main seals to the cam cover.
1. Fit the new outer seal.
2. Fit the two new spark plug aperture seals.
2. Fit the securing screws to the cam covers.
1. Fit a new sealing ring to each screw assembly.
2. Fit the screws to the cam covers. Each screw is retained by the cam cover gasket.
3. Apply sealant to two places on the joint between the front of
the cam cover and the cylinder head.
The application of sealant must be 3mm diameter by
12mm long. Fit the cam cover immediately after applying
the sealant.
The cover should be fitted di rectly to the head without
smearing the sealant or the seals.
4. Refit the cam cover.
1. Position the cam cover onto the cylinder head without smearing the sealant and start the threads of each
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securing screw.
5. Tighten the securing screws to 9-11 Nm. Tighten in the
sequence indicated.
6. Reposition the clips which secure the engine harness to the
cam cover.
7. Refit the on-plug ignition coils and the coil cover. Refer to
Operation 18.20.41.
8. Refit the right hand engine cover.
9. Remove the paintwork protection sheets and close the engine
compartment.
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Engine - Valve Springs LH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Valve spring compressor
303-252 1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.
3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the Timing Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section. This operation includes draining the coolant from the
radiator and removing the cam covers.
5. Remove the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this
Section. This operation includes depressurising the fuel system
and removing the throttle housing.
6. Remove the Cylinder Head an d Gasket. Refer to Operation
12.29.02 in this Section.
7. Remove the valve collets from the first valve.
1. Fit the valve spring compressor 303 - 252 to the relevant spring.
2. Compress the spring and remove the collets.
8. Remove the valve spring.
Remove the valve spring compressor 303 - 252.
1. Remove the valve collar.
2. Remove the valve spring.
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Installation
9. Repeat the instructions for each valve spring to be removed.
10. Clean all relevant components.
1. Fit the valve spring.
1. Fit the valve spring.
2. Locate the valve collar onto the spring.
2. Refit the valve collets to the first valve.
1. Fit the valve spring compressor 303 - 252 to the relevant spring.
2. Compress the spring and fit the collets.
Remove the valve spring compressor and check that the
collets are correctly seated.
3. Repeat the instructions for each valve spring to be fitted.
4. Refit the Cylinder Head and Gasket. Refer to Operation
12.29.03 in this Section.
5. Refit the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this
Section. This operation includes refitting the throttle housing.
6. Refit the Timing Cover. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section. This operation includes refitting the cam covers and
refilling the coolant system.
7. Move the engine compartment co ver from the service position
and connect the gas struts.
8. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
9. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.
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Engine - Valve Springs RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Valve spring compressor
303-252 1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.
3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the Timing Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section. This operation includes draining the coolant from the
radiator and removing the cam covers.
5. Remove the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this
Section. This operation includes depressurising the fuel system
and removing the throttle housing.
6. Remove the Cylinder Head an d Gasket. Refer to Operation
12.29.03 in this Section.
7. Remove the valve collets from the first valve.
1. Fit the valve spring compressor 303 - 252 to the relevant spring.
2. Compress the spring and remove the collets.
8. Remove the valve spring.
Remove the valve spring compressor 303 - 252.
1. Remove the valve collar.
2. Remove the valve spring.
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Installation
9. Repeat the instructions for each valve spring to be removed.
10. Clean all relevant components.
1. Fit the valve spring.
1. Fit the valve spring.
2. Locate the valve collar onto the spring.
2. Refit the valve collets to the first valve.
1. Fit the valve spring compressor 303 - 252 to the relevant spring.
2. Compress the spring and fit the collets.
Remove the valve spring compressor and check that the
collets are correctly seated.
3. Repeat the instructions for each valve spring to be fitted.
4. Refit the Cylinder Head and Gasket. Refer to Operation
12.29.03 in this Section.
5. Refit the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this
Section. This operation includes refitting the throttle housing.
6. Refit the Timing Cover. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section. This operation includes refitting the cam covers and
refilling the coolant system.
7. Move the engine compartment co ver from the service position
and connect the gas struts.
8. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
9. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.
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Engine - Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit LH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Camshaft setting
303-530
Timing chain tensioning
303-532
Wedges, primary chain
303-533
Crankshaft setting
303-531
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.
3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the Timing Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
5. Remove the Variable Valve Ti ming Bush Carrier Assembly.
Refer to Operation 12.65.52 in this Section
6. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
7. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
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1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under the
engine.
2. Remove the access grommet (for torque converter bolts) from the housing.
8. Fit the damper securing bolt (old one) to the crankshaft, hand-
tight only.
9. Rotate the crankshaft until the triangular arrow indent on
the drive plate is visible thro ugh the access hole; confirm
that the timing flat on ea ch camshaft is uppermost.
10. Fit the crankshaft setting peg 303 - 531 to the crankshaft
position sensor location.
1. Fit the crankshaft setting peg 303 - 531.
Position the crankshaft so that the setting peg engages
fully into the timing slot.
2. Fit and tighten the bolt to secure the setting peg.
11. Remove the damper securing bolt from the crankshaft.
12. Lower the vehicle on the ramp.
13. Fit the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 to the B-Bank
camshafts, aligning the shafts slightly as necessary.
14. Loosen the bolt which secures the sprocket to the exhaust
camshaft.