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Vauxhall Astra J11 · Engine
11 · Engine

Camshaft Housing Installation (Engine mechanics - 1.3L Diesel)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Engine mechanics - 1.3L Diesel › Repair Instructions › Camshaft Housing Installation
EngineCamshaft Housing Installation

Camshaft Housing Installation

Special Tools

EN-46781   Fixing Tool Camshaft

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .


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Note:  The EN-46781   fixing tool (1) must be install in horizontal position.
1. Install the EN-46781   fixing tool (1) on the exhaust side and intake side.

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2. Install a NEW camshaft housing gasket (4).
3. Install the camshaft housing (3).
4. Loosely install the 2 camshaft housing studs (1).

Note:  Mind the different bolt length.
5. Loosely install the 16 camshaft housing bolts (2).

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Note:  Use a rubber mallet to adjust the camshaft housing. The overhang at the timing side should be under 0.1 mm (0.00394 in) .
6. Alignment the camshaft housing (1) to the cylinder head (3) with a straightedge (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution


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7. Tighten the 16 camshaft cover bolts and the 2 camshaft cover studs in sequence as shown and first step:
  •  For camshaft housing bolts M7 to 12 N·m (106 lb in) .
  •  For camshaft housing studs M8 to 15 N·m (11 lb ft) .
8. Tighten the 16 camshaft cover bolts and the 2 camshaft cover studs in sequence as shown and final step:
  •  For camshaft housing bolts M7 to 18 N·m (13 lb ft) .
  •  For camshaft housing studs M8 to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) .

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9. Install the glow plug wiring harness bracket (1).
10. Install the 2 glow plug wiring harness bracket bolts (2) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft) .

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11. Install the engine control module wiring harness bracket (1) right side.
12. Install the engine control module wiring harness bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft) .

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13. Install the engine control module wiring harness bracket (1) left side.
14. Install the engine control module wiring harness bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft) .

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