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Camshaft Cover Installation




Camshaft Cover Installation

1. Clean the sealing surfaces.





Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).

2. Apply sealing compound to areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.





Note: The installation procedure should not take longer than 10 minutes.

3. Install the camshaft cover (2) and a NEW gasket (3).

4. Install the 15 camshaft cover bolts (1).




5. Tighten the 15 camshaft cover bolts in a sequence as shown to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




6. Install the oil level indicator (1).