911 Turbo Cabriolet (996) F6-3.6L Turbo (2004)
10. Remove guide rail for timing chain. Remove the three fastening screws on the short guide rail between the camshaft sprockets and remove the
guide rail.
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11. Remove camshaft sprockets. The timing chain must not be loaded when the screw connection of the camshaft sprockets is loosened. To remove the
sprocket wheels, the actuating element of the inlet camshaft must be countered using special tool holding wrench 9653 , and the sprocket wheel of
the exhaust camshaft must be countered using special tool holding wrench 9653/1.
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Only remove oil guide housing from the camshaft if the camshaft has to be replaced!
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The pan-head screws of the oil guide housing can fall into the crankcase when unscrewing, the use of a magnetic socket wrench insert is
therefore recommended.
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The oil guide housing of cylinder 1 - 3 and 4 - 6 differ in height.
12. Remove oil guide housing. Heat the three hexagon socket head bolts using a hot-air gun, unscrew and remove the housing. The fastening screws
are microencapsulated and therefore must be replaced.