Bearing Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to CHAIN DRIVE ; Bearing Bracket, Removing and installing.

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

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The control valves have left-hand thread.

-- Depending on the version, remove the control valve in 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.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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• Carefully remove the bearing bracket without tilting it.

-- Remove the bearing mount.

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

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Two Different Chain Tensioners May Be Installed Depending on the Version: 

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Version 1: 

-- Install the :T40243  -arrows-.

-- Lift up the locking wedge for the chain tensioner by inserting a scriber or a suitable screwdriver into the chain tensioner opening in direction of -arrow 1-. Slowly press and hold the :T40243  in direction of -arrow 2-.

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The chain tensioner is lubricated with oil and can only be pushed back slowly by applying constant pressure.

-- Secure the chain tensioner using the :T40011  .

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Version 2: 

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-- Install the :T40243  -arrows-.

-- Press the chain tensioner circlip -1- together and hold it.

-- Slowly press and hold the :T40243  in direction of -arrow-. This will push back the chain tensioner.

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The chain tensioner is lubricated with oil and can only be pushed back slowly by applying constant pressure.

-- Secure the chain tensioner with the :T40267  .

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All Versions: 

-- Remove the :T40243  .