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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Camshaft in cylinder head - r r with head removed

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Timing system › Camshaft in cylinder head - r r with head removed
EngineCamshaft in cylinder head - r r with head removed

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Operation 1036C14 · OVERHEAD CAMSHAFTS (2)

2.0 JTS

Removing

Position the cylinder head on a special workbench.

1. Undo the connectors (1a) and remove high pressure fuel pipe (1b).

The high pressure fuel pipe should be replaced each time it is refitted.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the high pressure fuel pump (1b) complete with O-ring (1c).

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the exhaust side driven timing pulley bolt (1a) using the tool (1b) for counter-torque.

DescriptionCode
1bSpanner for rotating timing pullies1.860.831.002

2. Remove the exhaust side timing driven pulley.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the inlet side driven timing pulley bolt (1a) using the tool (1b) for counter-torque.

DescriptionCode
1bCounter-torque1.860.856.001

2. Remove the exhaust side timing driven pulley.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Check that the camshaft endfloat corresponds to the recommended values using a dial gauge on a magnetic base.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft end float (mm)0.10 ÷ 0.23

If the endfloat for the camshafts does not correspond to the recommended values, replace the worn components when reassembling the cylinder head.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the camshaft caps (1b).

The front cap has silicon sealant, therefore a plastic hammer should be used for its removal.

2. Remove the inlet side camshaft front supper upper half-bearing.

3. Remove the camshafts.

4. Remove the camshaft front oil seals.

5. Remove the inlet side camshaft front support lower half-bearing.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Refitting

Clean any residues of sealant from the contact surfaces between the cylinder head and the front bearing cap.

Place the inlet side camshaft front support lower half-bearing in its housing.

Place the camshafts in their housings.

Place the inlet side camshaft front support upper half-bearing in its housing.

1. - Place the camshaft caps (1a) in their housings and secure them tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

Apply silicon sealant between the front cap and the cylinder head.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltCAMSHAFT SUPPORTSM7(Cylinder head side) 1.4 - 1.7
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Fit the exhaust side camshaft front oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.228.000
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Fit the inlet side camshaft front oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.252.000
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Refit the inlet side toothed driven pulley in its seat and secure with the bolts without tightening them.

Refit the exhaust side toothed driven pulley in its seat and secure with the bolt without tightening.

1. Position the high pressure fuel pump (1a), complete with O-ring (1b), in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltPRESSURE PUMPM6(Cylinder head side) 0.8 - 1.0
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Position a new high pressure fuel pipe (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening connectors (1b) and (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bConnectorHIGH PRESSURE FUEL PIPEM10(High pressure pump side) 1.2 - 1.6
FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cConnectorHIGH PRESSURE FUEL PIPEM12(Fuel manifold pipe side) 2.0 - 2.4
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1.8 T.SPARK

Removing

1. Place the tool in the vice.

DescriptionCode
1Support1.820.012.000

2. Fit the tool.

DescriptionCode
2Support1.820.258.000

3. Fit the tool.

DescriptionCode
3Spacer1.820.267.000

4. Position the cylinder head (4a) on the support tools and fasten it using the nuts (4b).

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the exhaust side camshaft pulley bolt (1a) using the tools (1b) for counter-torque.

DescriptionCode
1bCounter-torque1.822.146.000
DescriptionCode
1bCounter-torque1.822.156.000

2. Remove the exhaust side camshaft drive pulley.

3. Undo the inlet side camshaft drive pulley bolts (3a) using the tool (3b) for counter-torque.

DescriptionCode
3bCounter-torque1.822.155.000

4. Remove the inlet side camshaft drive pulley.

5. Undo the bolt fixing the cam angle sensor to the camshaft front cap.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the camshaft caps (1b).

Place them in order for refitting.

2. Remove the inlet side camshaft front supper upper half-bearing.

3. Remove the camshafts.

4. Remove the camshaft front oil seals.

5. Remove the inlet side camshaft front support lower half-bearing.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Refitting

Fit the inlet side camshaft front support lower half-bearing.

Fit the camshafts.

Fit the inlet side camshaft front support upper half-bearing.

Fit the camshaft caps and secure them tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1. Fit the exhaust side camshaft front oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.228.000
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Fit the inlet side camshaft front oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.252.000
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

5. Tighten the bolt fixing the cam angle sensor to the camshaft front cap.

Remove the cylinder head from the support tools.

Remove the cylinder head support tools from the vice and put them down.

1.9 JTD 16V

Removing

1. Position the upper cylinder head (1a) in the vice using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bMount1.860.470.001
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the engine oil filler (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo bolts (1a) and remove vacuum unit (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the cam angle sensor (1b).

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Check that the end float of the camshaft is within the recommended values using a dial gauge.

If the end float of the camshaft is not within the recommended values, when reassembling the cylinder head, replace the worn components.

1. Remove the plugs (1a) and fit the camshaft timing tools (1b) in the upper cylinder head.

Check that the tools are correctly inserted in the housings in the camshafts.

NameCountry
1bGauge1.870.896.900
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the camshaft sprocket fixing bolts.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Undo the bolt (1a) and remove the exhaust side camshaft toothed drive pulley (1b).

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Remove the camshaft timing tools from the camshaft housing.

NameCountry
Gauge1.870.896.900

1. Release the camshafts (1a) as necessary and remove the camshaft sprockets (1b).

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Using a suitable drift, extract the inlet side camshaft (1a) and the plug (1b).

2. Using a suitable drift, extract the exhaust side camshaft (2a) and the oil seal (2b).

Remove the exhaust side camshaft oil seal.

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Refitting

Place the camshafts back in their housings.

Place the camshaft gears back in their housings and secure them without tightening the bolts.

1. Fit the camshaft timing tools.

NameCountry
1Gauge1.870.896.900
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Tighten the camshaft sprocket fixing bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Fit the front camshaft oil seal, exhaust side (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.870.896.800
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Fit the inlet side camshaft plug.

Fit the exhaust side timing drive pulley and fix it with the bolt without tightening it.

1. Place the cam angle sensor (1a) back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolt (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1b
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Place the vacuum unit (1a), complete with gasket (1b), back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1c
CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

1. Place the engine oil filler (1a), complete with gasket (1b), back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R R WITH HEAD REMOVED

Remove the support tool, complete with upper cylinder head from the vice and separate them.

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