Timing Mechanism Drive Chain: Removing

• Engine-transmission assembly removed and separated on the VAS 6131 A. Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING .
• Engine oil drained. Refer to Standard Maintenance Service .

-- Remove drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE .

-- Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER , RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .

-- Remove left and right timing chain covers. Refer to LEFT AND RIGHT TIMING CHAIN COVERS .

-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove oil filter housing. Refer to OIL FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER .

-- Remove camshaft timing chains. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN .

-- Remove power take-off drive chain. Refer to POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN .

-- Push drive chain tensioner guide rail in direction of -arrow- and secure chain tensioner using T40071.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Chain Tensioner

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

-- Remove bolts -2 to 4- and remove chain tensioner.

-- Remove timing mechanism drive chain.