911 Targa (996) F6-3.6L (2004)
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Chain tensioner on cylinder head, cylinder bank 1 - 3 Identification: 2 rings
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Chain tensioner on cylinder head, cylinder bank 4 - 6 No identification. Fastened with hexagon socket head bolt.
Tightening torque for chain tensioners: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
Removing camshafts - engine removed (as of MY 02)
Engine type M 96 / 03
Caution: When working on the engine, absolute cleanliness is essential! An engine cover should be used on the engine assembly support. Lay
removed engine parts on a clean base and cover them without fail. Even the smallest particles of dirt can block up oil bores.
Removing camshafts, cylinder bank 1 - 3
1. Remove the shield (1). Unscrew 2 hexagon-head bolts M6x16. Pull out the shield to the belt pulley side.
2. Remove holder for main muffler (2). Pull off the electrical plug of ignition coil cyl. 2 and the 2 electrical plugs of the magnetic hydraulic valves.
Unscrew 4 hexagon-head bolts: top 2 M8x30, bottom 2 M8x25, then pull out the holder towards the clutch side.
3. Remove 3 ignition coils. Unscrew 6 hexagon socket head bolts M6x25 and pull the ignition coils out from the spark-plug recess.
4. Remove the oil extraction pump and the brown closure cap ø 45 mm (clutch side). Unscrew the 4 hexagon-head bolts M6x20 on the oil extraction
pump and remove the pump carefully (do not damage the fitting bore). Press a screwdriver into the centre of the piercing point of the closure cap
and lever off the cover.
5. Remove the 2 green closure caps (belt pulley side). Press a small screwdriver into the centre of the piercing point of the closure cap and lever off
the cover.