Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Mount the timing chain on the intake camshaft.

-- Mount the timing chain on the exhaust camshaft.

-- Lay the timing chain on the crankshaft and hold it there.

-- Install the guide rail -2- and tighten the bolts -1-.

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-- Install the upper guide rail -arrow-.

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With Wrench Clearance: 

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The help of a second technician is necessary for the following step.

-- Turn the exhaust camshaft in direction of -arrow 1-, slide the :T40271/1  out of the chain sprocket splines in direction of -arrow 2-.

-- Continue to hold the camshaft and install the camshaft timing chain tensioning rail. Tighten the bolt -A-.

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-- Remove the :T40271/1  .

Without Wrench Clearance: 

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The help of a second technician is necessary for the following step.

-- Turn the exhaust camshaft with the :T10172A  slightly in direction of -arrow A- and push the :T40271/1  from the chain sprocket splines in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Remove the :T40271/1  .

-- Release the camshaft in the direction -C-, until the timing chain touches the guide rail -1-. Hold the camshaft firmly in this position, install the tensioning rail -2- and tighten the bolt -3-.

All Versions: 

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-- Turn the intake camshaft in direction of -arrow 1-, slide the :T40271/2  out of the chain sprocket splines in direction of -arrow 2- and release the camshaft.

-- Remove the :T40271/2  .

-- Check that the position of the colored chain link is aligned to the markings.

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-- Remove the :T40271/2  .

-- Check that the position of the colored chain link is aligned to the markings.

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-- Install the drive chain for the oil pump and the chain tensioner. Tighten the bolt -1- and remove the :T40011  .

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-- Install the bolts -arrows- and tighten them. Tightening specifications. Refer to -item  ) OVERVIEW - CYLINDER HEAD.

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-- Lubricate the hole -arrow- with engine oil.

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• Carefully mount the bearing bracket without tilting it.

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-- Attach the bearing mount and install the bolts -arrows- all the way by hand.

-- Depending on the version, remove either the :T40011  or the :T40267  .

-- Tighten the bearing bracket bolts -arrows-. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .

-- Install the control valve -item  ) OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Install the :T10531/3  . In the "TDC point" the flat area -1- points upward. Install the :T10531/4  . Turn the crankshaft using a 32 mm open end wrench twice in the direction of engine rotation.

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-- Remove the turning over tool and install the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REPLACING .

-- Install the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .