Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing from Camshafts: Procedure: Notes

Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing from Camshafts .

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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-.

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To do so counterhold on the vibration damper with the - T40263-, -T40314- and the 24 mm socket.

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Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Carefully remove the bearing bracket without tilting it.
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Remove the bearing mount.
Turn the vibration damper in the "TDC" position.

NOTE: Risk of Damaging the Engine by the Timing Mechanism Skipping

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.
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The combination of the -T40263-, - T40314- and 24 mm socket are better suited than the -T10355- for positioning the vibration damper.

Mark the camshaft timing chain and the cylinder head -arrows- to match the marking on the chain sprockets -1- with a waterproof marker.
In addition, mark the camshaft timing chain to the camshaft timing chain guide rail -2- with a waterproof marker.

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