Timing Mechanism Drive Chain

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

Fig 1: Pushing Drive Chain Tensioner Guide Rail

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-- Remove the camshaft timing chain. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN .

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

-- Press the drive chain tensioner guide rail in the direction of the -arrow- and secure the chain tensioner with a T03006.

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 chain using a punch, notch or similar.

-- Remove the bolts -3- and the chain tensioner.

Fig 2: Timing Mechanism Drive Chain

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-- Remove the glide track -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the timing mechanism drive chain.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN OVERVIEW .

NOTE:

Replace bolts that are tightened to the specification.

-- Position the timing mechanism drive chain according to the markings made on the drive chain sprockets during removal.

-- Install the glide track -1 and 2-.

-- Install the chain tensioner and tighten the bolts -3-.

-- Press the drive chain tensioner guide rail in direction of -arrow- and remove the T03006.

Fig 3: Pushing Drive Chain Tensioner Guide Rail

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-- Install timing chain lower cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVE .

-- Install camshaft timing chain. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN .