Cayman (987) F6-2.9L (2009)
Installation position of housing
9. Insert eight housing screws (Torx): six M6 x 35 -1- and two M6 x 40 -2- for camshaft bearing and guide rail. Tighten screws evenly and just
finger-tight.
Housing screws
Adjusting camshaft timing
Information
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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.
Adjust timing, cylinder bank 4-6:
1. Align both camshafts. The small circular cut-outs must point upwards -arrows-.
Slot position of camshafts at overlap
2. Use special tool adjusting gauge 9686 to fix camshafts.
2.1.
If necessary, turn the camshafts slightly using the gauge.
2.2.
Insert adjusting gauge into camshaft slots. The flat tool surface with the lettering faces towards the observer.
2.3.
Fasten gauge using a screw M8 (e.g. hexagon-head bolt M8 x 16). Tighten screw by hand only.