8RM 2329

1. Clean camshaft cover and mating face on cylinder block to remove all traces of old sealant.
2. Clean camshaft cover and cylinder block spark plug sealing ring faces.
3. Inspect camshaft cover seal, timing belt top cover seal and spark plug seal for deformity and deterioration. Discard any defective seal.
4. Fit spark plug sealing rings.
5. Fit gasket to camshaft cover.

CAUTION: Fit gasket dry.

8RM 2329

6. Apply RTV sealant to the seal flats adjacent to the camshaft seal holders and immediately fit the camshaft cover.
7. Fit locating/sealing washers to camshaft securing studs.
8. Fit earth lead and throttle cable clips to camshaft securing studs.
9. Fit camshaft cover nuts and tighten progressively to 10 Nm.
10. Fit h.t. lead clips.
11. Fit seal to timing belt top cover.
12. Position timing belt top cover. Ensure seal seats correctly.
13. Secure timing belt top cover and throttle clip with bolts tightened to 10 Nm.
14. Connect h.t. leads to spark plugs.
15. Secure h.t. leads to clips.
16. Attach P.C.V. hose to camshaft cover and secure with clip.

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

Service Repair No. 12.29.02

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Drain cooling system, see MAINTENANCE.

CAUTION: Do not remove cylinder head until coolant temperature is below 30°C.

3. Disconnect battery earth lead.

8RM 2347

4. Release 2 vacuum pipes from clips on air intake trunking.
5. Slacken clips, disconnect trunking from air cleaner and throttle housing and remove trunking.

8RM 2376

Power steering

6. Remove bolt, air conditioning hose to power steering bracket and release hose from clip.