Boxster S (987) F6-3.4L (2008)
Housing screws
10.2.
Tighten screws evenly and just finger-tight.
Installing camshafts for cylinders 1 - 3
Caution
Risk of damage due to particles of dirt.
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Danger of material damage due to blocked oil bores/oil ducts.
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Absolute cleanliness is essential when working on the engine.
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Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and make sure to cover them.
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Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165 on the engine assembly support.
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Make sure that the bearing sleeve on the inlet camshaft is positioned correctly.
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Do not interchange the thrust bearings of the inlet and outlet camshafts during assembly; observe identification markings.
Designation of housings of camshafts:
Designation of camshaft housing:
Inlet camshaft:
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Thrust bearing: 'E' and matching number on cylinder head/cylinder head cover
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Housing of bearing sleeve: only matching number
Outlet camshaft:
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Thrust bearing on sprocket: '1A' and matching number on cylinder head/cylinder head cover
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2nd thrust bearing: '2A' and matching number on cylinder head/cylinder head cover
1. Turn the engine on the assembly support until cylinder bank 1 - 3 stands vertically upwards.
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The engine must be always turned clockwise (running direction of engine) during assembly work on the timing drive mechanism.
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Only turn engine using the crankshaft pulley, not at the camshafts.