Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing and Installing: Removing: Notes
Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing and Installing .
- Remove the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
TIP:
The control valves have left-hand thread.
- Depending on the version, remove the control valve in the direction of -arrow- using either the -T10352A- or -T10352/1A-.
- To do so counterhold on the vibration damper with the - T40263-, -T40314- and the 24 mm socket.
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Carefully remove the bearing bracket without tilting it.
- Remove the bearing mount.
- Turn the vibration damper in the "TDC" position.
- Only let the engine turn in the direction of engine rotation.
- The notch on the vibration damper and the marking on the lower cover for timing chain must be opposite one another -arrow-.
- The markings -1- on the camshaft chain sprockets must point upward.
NOTE:
Risk of Damaging the Engine by the Timing Mechanism Skipping.
TIP:
The combination of the -T40263-, - T40314- and 24 mm socket are better suited than the -T10355- for positioning the vibration damper.
- Remove the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REPLACING .
- Check the "TDC point" again.
- Press the oil pump chain tensioner in the direction of -arrowand secure it with a -T40011-.
- Remove the guide pin -1- and the chain tensioner.
- Remove the oil pump drive chain.