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ENGINE - V8

12-2-108 OVERHAUL

5. Remove 2 bolts securing 2 brackets to upper 

timing gear cover and remove brackets.

6. Remove 6 bolts securing timing gear cover to 

cylinder head and remove timing gear cover.

7. Discard timing gear cover gasket.

NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if 
component is removed for access only.

8. Remove bolt securing CMP sensor and remove 

sensor.

9. Discard 'O' ring.

Inspect

1. Clean CMP sensor and mating face.

Reassembly

1. Fit new 'O' ring to CMP sensor.
2. Fit CMP sensor, fit bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (7 

lbf.ft).

3. Clean timing gear cover and mating face, clean 

dowels and dowel holes.

4. Remove bolt securing CMP sensor and remove 

sensor.

5. Apply sealant STC 50550 to areas illustrated.
6. Fit RH lower bolt to timing gear cover and 

position cover to cylinder head.

NOTE: It is not possible to fit the RH lower bolt 
after fitting the LH upper timing gear cover.

7. Fit remaining 5 bolts and hand tighten 6 bolts 

securing timing cover.

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