Volkswagen Touareg 2003 Workshop Repair Manual page 67

– Check TDC position of camshafts. The markings on the cam‐
shafts must be in line with the arrow on both bearing caps
-arrows-.
Note
If necessary, slightly turn camshaft back and forth in order to en‐
sure correct alignment of markings.
– Lightly coat double bearing cap -6- and bearing cap -1- with
sealant -AMV 188 001 02-
caps. Specified torque: 5 Nm +
– Install remaining bearing caps. Specified torque: 5 Nm +
turn (90°) further.
– Renew camshaft seals
– Renew Hall sender seals
– Carefully drive in cap
fitting sleeves -3202- .
Further assembly is basically the reverse of the dismantling se‐
quence.
Note
After installing camshafts wait for approx. 30 minutes before
♦
starting engine. Hydraulic compensating elements must settle.
(Valves will otherwise contact piston).
After working on valve mechanism, carefully turn engine by
♦
hand to ensure that no valve strikes piston when engine is
started.
Lightly coat parting surfaces of front and rear bearing caps with
sealant -AMV 188 001 02- before installing.
⇒ page 61 and install bearing
1
/ 4 turn (90°) further.
⇒ page 54 .
⇒ page 55 .
⇒ Item 9 (page 50) using thrust piece of
8-cylinder injection engine - Edition 11.2011
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2. Repairing valve gear