Replace All Camshafts Opel Vectra C

Remove

1. 1. Remove both camshaft housings
2. 2. Detach vacuum pump (1) • Unscrew 4x bolt • Remove gasket.

3. 3. Release camshaft sprocket, cylinders 2-4-6 (1) • Counterhold it with KM-6379 (3) together with KM-956-1 (2) • Loosen bolt

Note. 2nd mechanic is required.

4. 4. Remove camshaft sprocket, cylinders 2, 4 and 6 • Remove bolt

Important. Do not damage sealing surfaces.

5. 5. Remove seal ring, camshaft, cylinders-2-4-6 • Use KM-J-45000 (1)

6. 6. Remove housing, camshaft sprocket, cylinders 2-4-6 (1) • Unscrew 4x bolt • Separate housing, camshaft sprocket, with KM-J-37228 • Remove camshaft seal ring

7. 7. Release 4x bearing cover, camshaft-2-4-6 (1) • Release 8x nut

8. 8. Remove camshaft bearing cover (2) (bearing number 4) • Unscrew 2x nut

Note. Bearing cover, engine timing side.

9. 9. Remove 2x camshaft 2-4-6 • Remove inlet camshaft bearing cover (1) (bearing number 5) – Unscrew 2x bolt • Remove 3x camshaft bearing cover (3) – Unscrew 6x nut

10. 10. Clamp exhaust camshaft in vice

Note. Use aluminium protective jaws; do not damage cams

11. 11. Dismantle exhaust camshaft • Detach retaining ring (1) • Remove compensating washer, spring washer (2) • Remove spring (3)

Important. Ensure the retainer (1) is seated correctly in the groove.

12. 12. Assembly exhaust camshaft • Insert spring • Insert sprocket • Insert spring washer, compensating washer (2) • Install retainer (1)

Note. Ensure spring is seated correctly.

Note. The recesses on the washers must match the fixing bore (arrow).

13. 13. Fix tooth backlash balancer • Use KM-6378 (3)

Note. Turn tooth backlash balancer until pin (diameter approx. 3 mm) can be inserted in the fixing bore (arrow).

14. 14. Release exhaust camshaft from vice
15. 15. Release camshaft sprocket, cylinders 1-3-5 (1) • Counterhold it with KM-6379 (3) together with KM-956-1 (2) • Loosen bolt

Note. 2nd mechanic is required.

16. 16. Remove camshaft sprocket, cylinders-1-3-5 • Remove bolt

Important. Do not damage sealing surfaces.

17. 17. Remove seal ring, camshaft, cylinders 1-3-5 • Use KM-J-45000 (1)

18. 18. Remove housing, camshaft sprocket, cylinders 1-3-5 (1) • Unscrew 4x bolt • Separate housing, camshaft sprocket, with KM-J-37228 • Remove camshaft seal ring

19. 19. Detach camshaft housing cover for cylinder-1-3-5 (1) • Unscrew 2x bolt • Unscrew 2x nut • Remove Seal ring

20. 20. Release 4x bearing cover, camshaft 1-3-5 (1) • Release 8x nut
21. 21. Remove 2x camshaft-1-3-5 • Remove 4x camshaft bearing cover – Unscrew 8x nut

22. 22. Clamp exhaust camshaft in vice

Note. Use aluminium protective jaws; do not damage cams

23. 23. Dismantle exhaust camshaft • Detach retaining ring (1) • Remove compensating washer, spring washer (2) • Remove spring (3)

Important. Ensure the retainer (1) is seated correctly in the groove.

24. 24. Assembly exhaust camshaft • Insert spring • Insert sprocket • Insert spring washer, compensating washer (2) • Install retainer (1)

Note. Ensure spring is seated correctly.

Note. The recesses on the washers must match the fixing bore (arrow).

25. 25. Fix tooth backlash balancer • Use KM-6378 (3)

Note. Turn tooth backlash balancer until pin (diameter approx. 3 mm) can be inserted in the fixing bore (arrow).

26. 26. Release exhaust camshaft from vice

Install

27. 27. Clean sealing surface

Important. Note markings on camshaft sprockets (arrow). Coat camshaft bearing with engine oil. Note installed position of bearing cover.

28. 28. Insert 2x camshaft 1-3-5 • Remove pin • Install 4x camshaft bearing cover – Apply a 0.8 to 1.2 mm bead (1) of sealant (grey) evenly to bearing covers numbers 1 (2) and 4 (3)! – Screw in 8x nut
29. 29. Tighten 4x bearing cover, camshaft-1-3-5 • Tighten 8x nut 22 Nm
30. 30. Clean sealing surface

31. 31. Attach housing, camshaft sprocket-1-3-5 • Replace seal ring • Apply a 2-3 mm bead of sealant (grey) evenly (arrow)! • Tighten 4x bolt in the tightening sequence stated (1 to 4) 25 Nm

Note. Note guide bushings

Note. Screw in bolts (5) after fitting camshaft housing.

32. 32. Install seal ring, camshaft cylinders-1-3-5 • Press seal ring with KM-6377 (1) and bolt - camshaft sprocket (2) flush into cover

33. 33. Install camshaft sprocket, cylinders-1-3-5 • Screw in bolt
34. 34. Fasten camshaft sprocket, cylinders-1-3-5 • Counterhold it with KM-6379 together with KM-956-1 • Tighten bolt 120 Nm

Note. 2nd mechanic is required.

35. 35. Clean sealing surface
36. 36. Attach cover, camshaft housing, cylinder 1-3-5 • Replace seal ring • Tighten 2x bolt 25 Nm • Tighten 2x nut 25 Nm
37. 37. Clean sealing surface

Important. Note marks on camshaft gears (arrow). Note installation position of beariing cover.

38. 38. Insert 2x camshaft-2-4-6 • Remove pin • Apply a 0.8 to 1.2 mm bead (1) of sealant (grey) evenly to bearing cover 1 (2). • Install bearing cover, inlet camshaft – Coat with engine oil – Screw in 2x bolt • Install 3x camshaft bearing cover – Coat with engine oil – Screw in 6x nut
39. 39. Tighten bearing cover, inlet camshaft (bearing cover 5) • Tighten 2x bolt 12 Nm
40. 40. Install camshaft bearing cover (3) (bearing 4) • Apply a 0.8 - 1.2 mm bead (1) of sealant (grey) evenly to bearing cover 4 • Screw in 2x nut
41. 41. Tighten 4x bearing cover, camshaft • Tighten 8x nut 22 Nm
42. 42. Clean sealing surface

43. 43. Attach housing, camshaft sprocket 2-4-6 • Replace seal ring • Apply a 2-3 mm bead of sealant (grey) evenly (arrow) • Tighten 4x bolt in the tightening sequence stated (1 to 4) 25 Nm

Note. Note guide bushings

Note. Screw in bolts (5) after fitting camshaft housing.

44. 44. Install seal ring, camshaft cylinders 2-4-6 • Press seal ring with KM-6377 (1) and bolt - camshaft sprocket (2) flush into cover

45. 45. Install camshaft sprocket, cylinders 2, 4 and 6 • Screw in bolt
46. 46. Fasten camshaft sprocket, cylinders 2, 4 and 6 • Counterhold it with KM-6379 together with KM-956-1 • Tighten bolt 120 Nm

Note. 2nd mechanic is required.

47. 47. Clean sealing surface
48. 48. Install vacuum pump • Replace gasket • Tighten 4x bolts 17 Nm

Note. Ensure drive is seated correctly

49. 49. Install both valve spring housings