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Checking hydraulic bucket tappets > < Removing
Installing
Installing
  Note
t  When installing the camshaft No. 1 cylinder cams must point upwards.
   
t  When installing bearing caps, note that caps are not symmetrical; before installing bearing cap, set in place and determine fitting position.
–  Oil running surfaces of camshaft.
–  Tighten bearing caps 2 and 5 alternately and diagonally to 20 Nm.
–  Install bearing caps 1 and 3 and also tighten to 20 Nm.
–  Fit camshaft pulley and tighten to 80 Nm (using counterhold tool -3036-).
–  Install toothed belt and tension (adjust valve timing) → Chapter.
  Note
When new bucket tappets have been installed the engine must not be started for about 30 minutes. Hydraulic compensation elements must settle (otherwise valves will strike pistons).
  V15-0098

Checking hydraulic bucket tappets > < Removing