300Tdi Engine
ENGINE
74
OVERHAUL
11. Remove 2 bolts securing camshaft thrust plate
to cylinder block, remove and discard plate.
12. Carefully withdraw camshaft taking care not to
drop end of camshaft on to bearings.
Camshaft, bearings and cam followers -
inspection
1. Check camshaft cams and bearing journals for
overheating, wear and scoring, replace
camshaft if necessary.
2. If camshaft is replaced, new bearings must be
fitted.
3. Check timing gear drive pin for security.
4. Check camshaft bearings for overheating, wear
and scoring and that lubrication holes are
clear, replace as necessary. Bearings must be
replaced as a set.
5. Check cam follower slides, rollers and cam
follower guides for signs of wear.
6. Check that each slide moves freely in its guide
and that oilways are clear. Cam followers must
be replaced as an assembly.
7. Check that oil passage in oil jet tube is clear.
8. Insert a piece of stiff wire in end of oil jet tube
and check that non-return valve can be
depressed and closes under spring pressure.