Camshaft cover gasket

CAMSHAFT COVER GASKET

Service repair no - 12.29.40

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.

2. Release 2 clips and disconnect 2 breather hoses from camshaft cover.
3. Remove 2 screws securing spark plug cover and remove cover.
4. Disconnect h.t. leads from spark plugs, release mounting rubbers and place leads aside.
5. Progressively loosen and remove 15 bolts securing camshaft cover.
6. Remove camshaft cover.

NOTE: The gasket is re-usable and should remain attached to camshaft cover.

7. Check condition of sealing path. It should be complete and attached to gasket. Remove gasket from camshaft cover only if sealing path is damaged or detached from gasket.

Refit

1. Clean mating surfaces of camshaft cover and carrier.
2. Clean inside of camshaft cover. If necessary, wash oil separator elements in solvent and blow dry.

CAUTION: If camshaft cover gasket is to be renewed, fit new gasket with ’EXHAUST MAN SIDE’ mark towards exhaust manifold

3. Fit camshaft cover to camshaft carrier. Fit bolts and working in sequence illustrated, tighten progressively to 10 Nm.
4. Connect h.t. leads to spark plugs and secure mounting rubbers in camshaft cover.
5. Fit spark plug cover, fit screws and tighten to 8 Nm.
6. Connect breather hoses and secure with clips.
7. Connect battery earth lead.