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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO2007XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYVALVE COVERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
2007 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324SSECTION Service and Repair
Valve cover
Operation number: 21144-2
Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Removal
Remove the inner timing cover. Refer to: Gasket, inner timing cover, B6324S Gasket, Inner Timing Cover.
Caution! Take extra care not to damage the mating faces.
Installation
Caution! Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Caution! Make sure that the cylinder head screw's threaded holes in the engine block are free of fluid.
Use: gasket solution, 1161 440
Thoroughly blow clean the oil ducts in the cylinder head.
Caution! Ensure that no liquid gasket gets into the oil ducts.
Fit new O-rings around the spark plug sockets.
951 2767 Roller 951 2767 Roller
Use: liquid gasket, 116 1059
Apply fluid gasket to the camshaft cover. The surface should be fully covered with no excess.
Make sure that the choke valves (1) and (2) are in place.
Turn the camshafts into position.
Oil in the camshaft nodes, camshaft bearing surfaces and the top of the valve lifters. Fit the camshaft cover. Screw in all screws in a manner that the cover remains parallel to the cylinder head.
Using the sequence 1-9, tighten the camshaft cover to the cylinder head alternately a few turns at a time until there is full contact. Tighten other screws by hand.
Tighten the screws in the sequence 1-27.
M7. Refer to Specifications, B6324S Tightening Torque
Tighten the screws in the sequence 28-60.
M7. Refer to Specifications, B6324S Tightening Torque
Fit the inner timing cover. Refer to: Gasket, inner timing cover, B6324S Gasket, Inner Timing Cover.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.