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Leon Mk1

Fitting
Fitting
Prerequisites
l  The pistons must not be positioned at TDC.
l  The camshafts should be locked using the counterhold -T10016- in the existing locking spaces in the camshaft housing, and secured to prevent turning.
–  Remove sealant remnants on cylinder head and camshaft housing with a commercially available flat scraper.
–  Prevent dirt and sealant remnants from entering cylinder head.
–  Clean contact surfaces, which should be free of oil and grease.
   
–  Apply a thin even coat of sealant onto the clean camshaft housing sealing surface. -See shaded area on illustration-.
  Note
The sealant must not be applied too thickly otherwise excess sealant could enter the oil channels and cause damage to the engine.
  N15-0075
–  Ensure all roller rocker fingers contact the valve ends -1- and they are clipped into their respective support elements -2-.
–  Bolt two studs (M6 x 70) on the cylinder head before fitting the camshaft housing.
  N15-0076
–  Carefully fit the camshaft housing vertically onto the cylinder head studs and pins -arrows-.
–  Tighten new camshaft housing securing bolts (evenly from inside to outside diagonally).
–  Take care not to tilt the camshaft housing → Item.
  Note
Sealant must be left dry for approx. 30 minutes after installing camshaft housing.
Continue installation following reverse order for removing.
  N15-0173

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