Man D 2840 LE 301 Repair Manual page 117

Replacing the camshaft bearings
Fig. 3
Pull out the camshaft bearing bushes with the
mounting tool (special tool).
Press in the camshaft bearing bushes with mount-
ing tool (special tool) until the are flush.
In doing so, observe the correct position of the oil
supply bore hole (arrow).
Note:
On the last camshaft bearing bushing on
the gear case side, the axial camshaft stop
is located behind the bushing. Due to the
oblique toothing of the drive gear, the cam-
shaft is continuously drawn against this
stop.
Installing camshaft
Fig. 4
Oil and insert the valve tappets.
Oil the camshaft bearing bushings.
Fit inserting mandrel (special tool) to the camshaft.
Oil the camshaft and insert carefully.
Caution:
Do not damage the bearings.
Fig. 5
In doing so, note the marking of the crankshaft and
camshaft toothed gear.
Fig. 6
If the camshaft cover in the crankcase has been
removed, insert it as follows:
D Remove grease from bore hole and cover
D Apply the sealing compound "Hylomar" to the
bore hole and cover, including bevel
D Carefully press in the cover as straight as poss-
ible
D Ensure there are no oil leaks
Removing and installing camshaft
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