911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997) F6-3.8L (2007)
3. Fit lower part of bearing saddle -1-.
Lower part of bearing saddle 1-3
3.1.
Check position of oil bores and position and fit the component on the dowel sleeves.
4. Oil the bearing surfaces of the camshafts with new engine oil. When rebuilding the engine, apply a light coating of Optimol Optipit grease (Part
No. 000.043.204.17) on the bearings.
4.1.
Check that all bucket tappets are installed correctly.
5. Fit the outlet camshaft and sprocket.
Outlet camshaft and sprocket (view of cylinder bank 1-3)
5.1.
Check that the friction plate is fitted in the sprocket.
Friction plate in sprocket
5.2.
Screw in the central screw but make sure that the sprocket can still turn slightly.
5.3.
Lift the timing chain and position the camshaft and sprocket at the overlapping position of cylinder 1. The cams must be facing downwards at
an angle with respect to the cylinder head wall and the camshaft must lie loosely in the bearing positions.
5.4.
Another feature is the data matrix code marking on the reconditioned surface next to the dihedron -inset-. These markings must be facing the
observer at overlapping position.