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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003EUROVAN V6-2.8L (AXK)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECAMSHAFT BEARING
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)
Camshaft Bearing
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)SECTION Camshaft Bearing
Loosen And Remove Bearing Caps
A - Intake Camshaft
- Remove bearing caps 1 and 13 first.
- Remove bearing caps 3 and 11.
- Remove bearing cap 7.
- Loosen and remove bearing caps 5 and 9 alternating in diagonal sequence.
B - Exhaust Camshaft
- Remove bearing cap 2 and 14 first.
- Remove bearing cap 4 and 12.
- Remove bearing cap 8.
- Loosen bearing caps 6 and 10 alternating in diagonal sequence.
Tighten Bearing Caps
-A- Intake Camshaft
- Tighten bearing caps 5 and 9 alternating in diagonal sequence to 5 Nm plus an additional 1/8 rotation (45 °).
- Install bearing caps 1 and 13 and tighten to 5 Nm plus an additional 1/8 rotation (45 °).
- Install bearing cap 7 and tighten to 5 Nm plus 1/8 rotation (45 °).
- Install bearing caps 3 and 11 and also tighten to 5 Nm plus 1/8 rotation (45 °).
-B- Exhaust Camshaft
- Install bearing caps 6 and 10 and alternately thread in bolts in diagonal sequence and then tighten to 5 Nm plus 1/8 rotation (45 °).
- Install bearing caps 2 and 14 and tighten to 5 Nm plus 1/8 rotation (45 °).
- Install bearing cap 8 and tighten to 5 Nm plus 1/8 rotation (45 °).
- Install bearing caps 4 and 12 and also tighten to 5 Nm plus 1/8 rotation (45 °).
Threaded Connection Torque
Securing Bolts M8 25 Nm
Securing Bolts M6 8 Nm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.