Boxster (986) F6-2.7L (2000)
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5. Fit special tool 9611, holding-down device for camshafts. Fit auxiliary screws M6 x 45 with washers and tighten to 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lbs.).
6. Check dowel sleeves (4 ea.) of the bearing saddles to ensure that they are properly seated in the cylinder head. Oil bearing surface. Fit bearing
saddles in the correct position and tighten evenly. Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lbs.).
7. Fit tensioning element (VarioCam). Tighten 3 M6 x 95 pan-head screws. Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lbs.).
8. Unscrew tensioning screw (special tool 9632) from the tensioning element.
9. Remove tie wrap and fit sprocket wheel with chain on the flange of the exhaust camshaft.
10. Position drive plate or driver star on the sprocket wheel. Fit hexagon-head bolts M6 x 15 (10.9). Tighten hexagon-head bolts by hand only.
11. Unscrew chain tensioner (fitted on the crankcase half of cylinder bank 4 - 6) and fasten auxiliary chain tensioner (special tool 9599).
