Camshaft Housing Replacement
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra J
- Section
- Engine mechanics - 1.3L Diesel › Repair Instructions - On Vehicle › Camshaft Housing Replacement
EngineCamshaft Housing Replacement
Camshaft Housing ReplacementSpecial ToolsEN-46781 Fixing ToolFor equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools . Removal Procedure
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| 1. | Remove camshaft housing cover gasket. Refer to Camshaft Housing Cover Gasket Replacement . |
| 2. | Remove vacuum pump. Refer to Vacuum Pump Removal . |
| 3. | Remove fuel injection pump. Refer to Fuel Injection Pump Removal . |
| 4. | Remove camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Removal . |
| 5. | Remove 2 engine sight shield studs (1) from camshaft housing (2). |
| 6. | Remove the exhaust cylinder head core hole plug (2) from camshaft housing (1). |
| 7. | Remove the intake cylinder head core hole plug (3) from camshaft housing (1). |
| 8. | Clean the threads from cylinder head core hole plugs and camshaft housing. |
| 9. | Mark (arrow) at the EN-46781 fixing tool (1). |
Note: EN-46781 fixing tool (1) must be installed in horizontal position. |
| 10. | Install EN-46781 fixing tool (1) on exhaust side and intake side. |
| 11. | Remove exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt (2). |
| 12. | Remove exhaust camshaft sprocket (3). |
| 13. | Remove EN-46781 fixing tool on exhaust side. |
| 14. | Remove exhaust camshaft (1). |
| 15. | Remove intake camshaft sprocket bolt (1). |
| 16. | Remove intake camshaft sprocket (2). |
| 17. | Remove EN-46781 fixing tool on intake side. |
| 18. | Remove intake camshaft (3). |
Installation Procedure
Note: Clean the contact surfaces from camshaft , camshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket bolt Coat camshaft bearing surfaces with engine oil. |
| 1. | Install intake camshaft (3). |
| 2. | Install EN-46781 fixing tool on intake side |
| 3. | Install intake camshaft sprocket (2). |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . |
| 4. | Install intake camshaft sprocket bolt (1) and tighten to 150 N·m (111 lb ft) . |
Note: Clean the contact surfaces from camshaft , camshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket bolt Coat camshaft bearing surfaces with engine oil. |
| 5. | Install exhaust camshaft (1). |
| 6. | Install EN-46781 fixing tool on exhaust side |
| 7. | Install exhaust camshaft sprocket (3). |
| 8. | Install exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt (2) and tighten to 150 N·m (111 lb ft) . |
| 9. | Remove EN-46781 fixing tool from exhaust side. |
| 10. | Install the exhaust cylinder head core hole plug (2) to camshaft housing (1). |
| 11. | Install 2 engine sight shield studs (1) to camshaft housing (2) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in) . |
| 12. | Install camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Installation . |
| 13. | Install fuel injection pump. Refer to Fuel Injection Pump Installation . |
| 14. | Install vacuum pump. Refer to Vacuum Pump Installation . |
| 15. | Install camshaft housing cover gasket. Refer to Camshaft Housing Cover Gasket Replacement . |
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