Timing Mechanism Drive Chain, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Chain Tensioner

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

-- Remove the camshaft timing chains from the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

-- 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 Locking PinT40071.

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used drive chain.

Mark the drive chain running direction with arrows using paint for installation later. Do not mark the drive chain with a punch, notch or something similar.

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

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

-- Remove the timing mechanism drive chain.