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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the camshaft position actuator - intake (1) but do not tighten yet. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION INTAKE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Installing Timing Chain
    G09406982Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the timing chain (2).
    • Lay the timing chain (2) about the intake camshaft wheel (1).
    • Fix the intake camshaft with the EN-49212-2  camshaft fixer (3).
  3. Install the timing chain guide - fixed. Refer to TIMING CHAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT .
  4. Install the timing chain guide - adjustable. Refer to TIMING CHAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT .
  5. Install the timing chain oil nozzle. Refer to TIMING CHAIN OIL NOZZLE REPLACEMENT .
  6. Install the oil pump gear. Refer to OIL PUMP GEAR REPLACEMENT .

    Turn the crankshaft (1) on the set marks (2).

    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Set Marks
    G09406983Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the camshaft position actuator - exhaust. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION EXHAUST ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Timing Chain Mark
    G09406984Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Count the number of the end to end connectors of the camshaft timing chain between the mark on the intake camshaft drive pulley and the mark on the exhaust camshaft drive pulley.
    • The timing chain must have 29 end to end connectors to guarantee a correct adjustment.
    • During assembly it is necessary to tension the timing chain.
    • Turn the camshaft in clockwise direction to install the exhaust camshaft drive pulley.
    • Install the exhaust camshaft drive pulley and fixes with that fastener in the camshaft.
  8. Refer to FASTENER CAUTION .

    Tighten the camshaft position actuator - exhaust to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) 100 degrees  .

    Hold up the exhaust camshaft with a wrench.

  9. Tighten the camshaft position actuator - intake to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) 100 degrees 

    Hold up the intake camshaft with a wrench.

  10. Fix the exhaust camshaft with the EN-49212-1  camshaft fixer.
    • Check everything over again.
    • Remove the EN-49212  camshaft fixer.
  11. Install the timing chain guide - upper. Refer to TIMING CHAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT - UPPER .
  12. Install the timing chain tensioner. Refer to Timing Chain and Tensioner (LDK, LHU) Removal .
  13. Turn the crankshaft two round and examine the track tension and the attitudes again.
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