Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 47

- Camshaft designation M96/05
- Allocation of inlet camshaft adjustment device
- Allocation of chain tensioners
- Preliminary work for removing camshafts
- Removing camshaft - engine removed
- Installing camshaft - engine removed
- Subsequent work for installing camshafts

Tools

Designation

Type

Number Explanation

locating pin

special tool

9595/1

retaining tool

special tool

9685

adjusting gauge

special tool

9686

cover for dust protection
when fitting the engine

commercially
available tool

NR.165

Camshaft designation M96/05

Camshaft designation M96/05

Note

Between the start of series production in April 2004 and August 2004, the camshaft manufacturer changed the
lettering of the camshafts. In order to avoid a mixed installation, particular attention must be paid to the
designation of engines installed in standard vehicles during this period.

Position of camshaft designation

Position of lettering: -arrows-
Camshafts for cylinders 1 - 3

Inlet camshaft 261.08 3,6 IN 1-3

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Exhaust camshaft: 262.05 3,6 EX 1-3

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Inlet camshaft (new): 996.105.047.02/03 3,6 IN 1-3

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Exhaust camshaft (new): 996.105.059.01 3,6 EX 1-3

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Camshafts for cylinders 4 -6:

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

Tools

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Inlet camshaft: 263.08 3,6 IN 4-6

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Exhaust camshaft: 264.05 3,6 EX 4-6 (with aluminium plugs)

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Inlet camshaft (new): 996.105.048.02/03 3,6 IN 4-6

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Exhaust camshaft (new): 997.105.060.01 3,6 EX 4-6 (with aluminium plugs)

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Aluminium plugs in exhaust camshaft 4 - 6

Allocation of inlet camshaft adjustment device

Allocation of inlet camshaft adjustment device

Camshaft adjustment device on inlet camshaft, cylinder bank 1 - 3

Designation of adjuster 1 - 3

Note

Side 1 - 3: the arrow should be attached anti-clockwise

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–  Designation, side 1 - 3:

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

Camshaft designation M96/05

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Part number, cylinder bank, manufacturer information, direction of rotation of engine (arrow),
production date.

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Camshaft adjustment device on inlet camshaft, cylinder bank 4 - 6

Designation of adjuster 4 -6

Note

Side 4 - 6: the arrow should be attached clockwise

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–  Designation, side 4 - 6:

Part number, cylinder bank, manufacturer information, direction of rotation of engine (arrow),
production date.

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Allocation of chain tensioners

Allocation of chain tensioners

Primary chain tensioner

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

Allocation of inlet camshaft adjustment device

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