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Camshaft > < Installation of the cylinder head gasket: V-B and O-B with X 20 DTL and X 20 DTH

Hydraulic Valve Lifter, Remove and Install

  Remove

Remove camshaft - see operation "Camshaft, Remove and Install".

Remove injection lines - see operation "Injection Lines, Remove and Install".

Caution

Lay aside injection nozzle traverse, valve bridges and hydraulic valve lifters in the correct order on removal to ensure correct allocation on reinstallation.

Remove fastening bolt (1) and slightly raise injection nozzle traverse and then withdraw it forwards out of cylinder head.

Remove valve bridge (2) from cylinder head - note installation position. Marks (arrows) on valve bridges are on the injection nozzle traverse side.

Remove hydraulic valve lifters (3) from cylinder head with KM-845 (4).

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  Remove

Detach seal ring (1) from injector nozzle.

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  Inspect

Clean all removed parts, check for wear and replace if necessary.

  Install

Attach new seal ring (1) to injection nozzle.

Lightly coat hydraulic valve lifters with clean engine oil and insert in correct sequence in cylinder head.

Attach new seal ring (2) to injector nozzle traverse.

Caution

To prevent damage to gasket, it is essential that KM-6318 is used.

  Install

Position KM-6318-2 (2) above 2nd camshaft bearing (3) - ensure that the sliding surfaces (4) are facing the engine timing side.

Attach KM-6318-1 (1) to the 2nd camshaft bearing - make sure that the bores (7) of the camshaft bearings and bolts (5) of KM-6318-1 match up correctly. The stop (6) must be located on the transmission side of KM-6318-1. Slide KM-6318-2 (2) in direction of arrow until stop bears against KM-6318-1.

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  Install

Apply a thin coat of silicone grease (white) to new seal ring (1).

Carefully insert injection nozzle traverse of cylinders 1 and 2 until it bears against cylinder head (arrow) - if necessary assist the process by tapping lightly with a plastic hammer.

Caution

Ensure that no dirt gets into the injection nozzle traverse as this can result in operating faults.

  Remove

Slide KM-6318-2 (3) in direction of arrow, detach KM-6318-1 (2) from 2nd camshaft bearing and remove KM-6318-2.

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Note:   Repeat the installation of the injection nozzle traverse with KM-6318 on cylinders 3 and 4.

Caution

Only by following the tightening procedure described below can it be guaranteed that the injection nozzle traverse is correctly attached to the injection nozzle.

  Install

Insert traverse injection nozzle with new fastening bolt:

I.

with Torx nut and extension (without toggle or ratchet) hand tighten fastening bolt,

II.

and then turn further by 360°.


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  Install

Insert valve bridges (1) into cylinder head - note installation position - marks (arrows) on valve bridges are located on side of traverse injection nozzle.

Install injection lines - see operation "Injection Lines, Remove and Install".

Install camshaft - see operation "Camshaft, Remove and Install".

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Caution

Bleed fuel system with KM-948 once it has been opened.


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Camshaft > < Installation of the cylinder head gasket: V-B and O-B with X 20 DTL and X 20 DTH