Vanden Plas (X300) L6-4.0L (AJ16) (1996)
Fit the relevant shims to the cylinder head.
Note: See Service Data under Engine Specifications for available valve shim sizes.
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Fit the left-hand camshaft at approximately TDC.
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Lubricate Nos 1 and 7 caps.
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Fit No 1 cap. Fit but do not tighten the cap securing bolts.
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Remove No 7 cap cylinder head bolt.
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Remove the spacer tool.
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Fit No.7 cap. Fit but do not tighten the cap securing bolts.
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Finally tighten Nos 1 and 7 cap securing bolts in sequence.
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Remove No.4 cap cylinder head bolt and remove the spacer tool.
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Lubricate and fit No.4 cap.
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Fit and tighten No.4 cap securing bolts.
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Fit and tighten No.4 cap cylinder head bolt.
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Repeat the procedure for Nos 2, 3, 5 and 6 caps, left-hand camshaft.
CAUTION: The cylinder head bolts MUST be renewed during assembly and torque tightened as described under Engine, Service and
Repair, Service Procedures, SPS Joint Control System.
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Set the left-hand camshaft to TDC.
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Repeat the procedure for the right-hand camshaft.
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Fit and align the camshaft sprockets to the chain and the camshafts.
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Move all the slack in the chain to the tensioner side.
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Fit upper chain tensioner tool 18G 1436/A (2 Fig. 1). Fit and tighten the tool securing bolts (1 Fig. 1).
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Tension the cam chain.