Camshaft cover and timing gear - K8 engines - refit

8. Tighten cylinder head bolts progressively in sequence shown to 20 Nm. Use a felt tip pen and mark position of radial mark on each bolt head. Tighten bolts in sequence shown through 180° Tighten all bolts in sequence shown a further 180° and align marks.

CAUTION: If any bolt is overtightened, back off 90° and re-align.

9. Fit camshaft cover and timing gears.
10. Fit new spark plugs, tighten to 25 Nm.

Camshaft cover and timing gear - K8 engines - refit

1. Position a new gasket, dry, to camshaft cover.

NOTE: Ensure spigots on camshaft cover locate in holes in gasket.

2. Position camshaft cover on cylinder head.
3. Fit bolts and tighten progressively in sequence shown to 10 Nm.
4. Position timing belt upper rear cover to cylinder head, fit screws and tighten to 9 Nm.

NOTE: Longest screw secures cover to coolant pump.

5. Fit camshaft gear to camshaft, hold gear using tool 12-182 and tighten bolt to: M8 bolt - 35 Nm M10 bolt - 65 Nm
6. Align camshaft gear timing mark to cylinder head top face using tool 12-182.
7. Fit camshaft timing belt tensioner.