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Valvetrain Overview






Valvetrain Overview






1 Intake Camshaft

Check the radial clearance using Plastigage(R):

Wear limit: 0.1 mm

Run out:

Max. 0.01 mm

Checking axial play, refer to => [ Camshafts Axial Play, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

Identification, refer to => [ Camshaft Identification ] Application and ID.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Camshafts.

2 Camshaft Bearing Cap

Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Camshaft Bearing Caps ] Camshafts.

Installation sequence, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Camshafts.

3 Exhaust Camshaft

Check the radial clearance using Plastigage(R):

Wear limit: 0.1 mm

Run out:

Max. 0.01 mm

Checking axial play, refer to => [ Camshafts Axial Play, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

Identification, refer to => [ Camshaft Identification ] Application and ID.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Camshafts.

4 Nut

5 Nm + an additional 45° (1/8) turn.

5 Seal

If one seal is leaking, replace all the seals.

Coat the contact surfaces of the seals when installing the control housing.

Do not spread the seals excessively when installing.

6 Control Housing

Lubricate the contact surface of the seals before installing.

Camshaft adjustment valve removing and installing. Refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster Valves ] Camshaft Adjuster Valves.

Marks for the valve timing, refer to => [ Marks on the Control Housing ] Adjustments.

Control housing overview, refer to => [ Control Housing Overview ] Control Housing Overview.

Check the control housing strainer for contamination before installing. Refer to => [ Checking the Control Housing Strainer for Contaminants ] Control Housing Overview.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Camshafts.

7 Bolt

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Control Housing Overview ] Control Housing Overview.

8 Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster

Identification: 32A

Rotate the engine only with the camshaft adjuster and chain installed.

Camshaft adjuster, installing. Refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.

9 Intake Camshaft Adjuster

Identification: 24E

Rotate the engine only with the camshaft adjuster and chain installed.

Camshaft adjuster, installing. Refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.

10 Bolt

60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

The contact surface of the sensor wheel at the bolt head must be dry when installing.

For removal and installation, counter hold the camshaft using a 27 mm open end wrench. Refer to => [ Camshafts ] Camshafts.

11 Cylinder Head Height

Minimum height: a = 139.9 mm (5.51 inches).

12 High Pressure Pump Sprocket

With inner splines.

The drive shaft fits only in one position.

13 Drive Shaft

The drive shaft only fits in the sprocket in one position.

Lubricate the drive shaft before installing.

For the vacuum pump.

14 Valves

Do not rework, only lapping is permitted.

Valve dimensions, refer to => [ Valve Dimensions ] [1][2]Specifications.

15 Alignment Sleeve

16 Cylinder Head

Checking for distortion, refer to => [ Checking the Cylinder Head for Distortion ] Cylinder Head Overview.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Cylinder Head ] Cylinder Head.

Refacing the valve seats. Refer to => [ Valve Seat, Refacing ] Service and Repair.

After replacing, replace the entire amount of coolant.

17 Cam Follower

Note the installed position.

18 Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

Before installing, check the axial play in the camshafts. Refer to => [ Camshafts Axial Play, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

Do not interchange.

With hydraulic valve clearance compensation.

19 Valve Stem Seal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Valve Stem Seals ] Service and Repair.

20 Camshaft Timing Chain

Mark the direction of rotation before removing (installed position). Refer to => [ Identifying the Timing Chain ] Service and Repair.

Camshaft adjuster, installing. Refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.

21 Securing Clip

Check clip for secure seating.

22 Roller Rocker Lever

Before installing, check the axial play in the camshafts. Refer to => [ Camshafts Axial Play, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

Do not interchange.

Check the roller for easy movement.

Lubricate the contact surface.

Use the securing clip to clip the roller rocker lever onto the hydraulic lash adjuster when installing.

23 Valve Spring

Note the installed position.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Valve Stem Seals ] Service and Repair.

24 Valve Spring Plate

25 Valve Retainers