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Note:
When turning camshaft, crankshaft must not be at TDC Cyl. 1 for any
cylinder. Valves and/or pistons may be damaged.
Note:
Follow all procedures for removing and installing toothed belt Page 13
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CAUTION!
Note:
When installing ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys. - Align marking on camshaft gear with marking on cylinder head cover.
- Align marking on vibration damper with marking on lower toothed belt
cover.
- Install toothed belt (adjust valve timing) Page 13
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After installing the camshafts, the engine must not be started for
approx. 30 minutes. The hydraulic valve lifters have to settle
(otherwise valves will strike the pistons). After installing the valvetrain and lifters, carefully rotate the
crankshaft by hand at least 2 full revolutions before starting to be
sure that valves do not strike the pistons.
- Install ribbed belt and ribbed belt tensioner Page 13
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Tightening torques

Component
Tightening
torques
Bearing cap to cylinder head 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Hydraulic chain tensioner to
cylinder head 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Shutter wheel for Camshaft
Position (CMP) sensor -G40- to
camshaft 25 Nm (18 ft
lb)
Housing for Camshaft Position
(CMP) sensor -G40- to cylinder
head 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Ribbed belt tensioner to
mounting bracket 25 Nm (18 ft
lb)
Camshaft gear to camshaft 65 Nm (48 ft
lb)
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Vehicles with manual transmission

- Switch ignition off, shift into fourth gear and push
vehicle forward.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

- Remove noise insulation panel and turn central
bolt of toothed belt gear for crankshaft in
clockwise direction.

- Determine play between cams and valve
lifters.

CAUTION! - Push down on valve lifters using wood or plastic wedge. If 0.20 mm
(0.008 in.) feeler gauge can be inserted between camshaft and valve
lifter, replace valve lifter.
Valve lifter, replacing Page 15
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After installing the camshafts, the engine must not be started for
approx. 30 minutes. The hydraulic valve lifters have to settle
(otherwise valves will strike the pistons). After installing the valvetrain and lifters, carefully rotate the
crankshaft by hand at least 2 full revolutions before starting to be
sure that valves do not strike the pistons.
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