Timing Mechanism Drive Chain, Removing And Installing: Removing

• Transmission removed. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the camshaft timing chains. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the power take-off drive chain. Refer to POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Press the drive chain tensioner guide rail in the direction of the -arrow- and secure the chain tensioner with a :T40071  .

-- Remove the bolts -1- and the guide rail.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and the chain tensioner.

-- Remove the timing mechanism drive chain.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Chain Tensioner

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